The Nomi Song

Directed by Andrew Horn

Klaus Nomi, a unique figure in 1980s rock music, blends opera and pop, captivating audiences but facing the pitfalls of fame, friendship, and betrayal in the New Wave scene.
The Nomi Song is a fascinating documentary about Klaus Nomi, whose extraordinary voice, alien stage persona and brief career made him one of New York’s most distinctive performers. Andrew Horn combines great archive footage with affectionate testimony, creating a film as strange and memorable as its subject.

The Nomi Song

Directed by Andrew Horn

Klaus Nomi, a unique figure in 1980s rock music, blends opera and pop, captivating audiences but facing the pitfalls of fame, friendship, and betrayal in the New Wave scene.

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The Nomi Song is a fascinating documentary about Klaus Nomi, whose extraordinary voice, alien stage persona and brief career made him one of New York’s most distinctive performers. Andrew Horn combines great archive footage with affectionate testimony, creating a film as strange and memorable as its subject.