Nirvana (1997)

The main character Solo in Nirvana, a computer game developed by Jimi for release in 3 days, has gained self-awareness after a virus attack. Solo wants to be deleted. Jimi wants to find his ex.

Director:

Gabriele Salvatores

Writers:

Gabriele Salvatores, Pino Cacucci (screenplay collaborator)

Stars:

Christopher Lambert, Diego Abatantuono, Sergio Rubini

5 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Lambert	...	Jimi Dini
Diego Abatantuono	...	Solo
Sergio Rubini	...	Joystick
Stefania Rocca	...	Naima
Amanda Sandrelli	...	Maria
Emmanuelle Seigner	...	Lisa (as Emanuelle Seigner)
Claudio Bisio	...	Corvo Rosso
Antonio Catania	...	Venditore Paranoie
Gigio Alberti	...	Dr. Rauschenberg
Ugo Conti	...	Turista Siciliano
Silvio Orlando	...	Portiere Indiano
Oreste Guidi	...	Tedesco
Hal Yamanouchi	...	Okasama Starr (as Haruhiko Yamanouchi)
Avinash Ganesh	...	Avinash
Antonello Grimaldi	...	Portiere Pakistano

Storyline

Jimi, a successful computer game designer, finds that his latest product has been infected by a virus which has given consciousness to the main character of the game, Solo. Tormented by the memory of his fled girlfriend Lisa and begged by Solo to end its useless "life", Jimi begins a search for people who can help him both to discover what happened to Lisa and to delete his game before it is released.

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Plot Keywords:

cyberpunk | gunshot | handgun | gun | keyboard | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, violence, drug use and some sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

The blue woman with many hands, an image that features throughout the movie (and is supposedly the cover art for the game) is Kali, the Hindu goddess of power, time, change, destruction and death.

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Quotes

Maryann: I am light transport unit Maryann, back off you bastards or I'll blast you.
[Joystick approaches the truck]
Maryann: Didn't i tell you to back off shithead? I wouldn't dare touch me if I were you, you stupid son of a bitch.
[Joystick starts hacking into the trucks security mainframe]
Maryann: Just what the fuck are you doing anyway? Trying to kill yourself. There are 3,000 volts running under my paint job, would you like to feel that?
Joystick: I'd love to feel that. Lady just stop talking, you just a crock of shit.
Maryann: Just touch ...
[...]

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Crazy Credits

The last credit states as unintentional every reference to "person, things and trademarks".

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Alternate Versions

During 1997, shortly after it was released in Italy, Miramax's Dimension label dubbed Nirvana into English, in order to give it more mainstream appeal for the American market.

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Connections

References Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

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Soundtracks

Reeko
by NOFX

User Reviews

One of the best Cyberpunk pic ever...

An European hard-science action movie is rare these days, especially a good one, and Nirvana was a good surprise when released in France... The critics bashed it - with some interesting exceptions, and the public did not come to see it (bad promo material)... Nevertheless, it's still one of my favorite. This is not a Wakowsky Bros frenzy festival with "bullettime effect" (did you know that it was a french who created them ?) and kick-ass fighting, but Gabriele Salvatores (an "intellectual" director as it seems) did an excellent low-budget film with GREAT scenario, GREAT acting (Lambert at his best, seriously), a credible world...

It's not centered on the VFX, and it's great. Sometimes a bit slow, but it's for the "ambiance", and, what an ending... A must-see, not especially for Lambert-fans... Be open-minded, and try it...

Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

24 January 1997 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Нирвана

Filming Locations:

Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Colorado Film Production, Davis-Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min 96 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1