Rome '78 is a 1978 No wave historical drama film directed by Jamie Nares. Shot at various neoclassical buildings in New York City as a stand-in for Ancient Rome and featuring hallmarks of contemporary city life, the film depicts the life of Caligula.
Cast David McDermott Jamie Nares James Chance Pat Place John Lurie Lydia Lunch Patti Astor Lance Loud Eric Mitchell as Metallus
Production Nares' sole narrative feature, Rome '78 was shot on Super 8 film in Manhattan.
Legacy Nate Freeman of Observer described Rome '78 as "one of [the No wave] movement's seminal artifacts."
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