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Nowhere is a title used by several films, most notably Gregg Araki's 1997 American surrealist drama and Albert Pintó's 2023 Spanish survival thriller.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nowhere is a title used for multiple notable films, most prominently the 1997 American surrealist drama directed by Gregg Araki and the 2023 Spanish survival thriller directed by Albert Pintó. The shared title requires disambiguation between these distinct works.

Notable films

The most notable film works using the title are the 1997 American film directed by Gregg Araki and the 2023 Spanish film directed by Albert Pintó. Both are distinct productions with different genres, plots, and release histories.

Nowhere (1997 film)

Araki's 1997 film is a surrealist drama about a day in the lives of a group of Los Angeles students. It was initially received as mixed but later developed a cult reputation. Araki is also known for directing the film Mysterious Skin.

Nowhere (2023 film)

Pintó's 2023 film is a survival thriller set in a dystopian context. It follows a woman named Mia who is stranded in a shipping container at sea after escaping a country under totalitarian rule. The film was released on Netflix on 29 September 2023.

Title disambiguation

Because multiple films share the same title, encyclopedia coverage should distinguish them by year and director. This avoids confusion between the 1997 cult film and the 2023 Netflix release.

Key facts

  • The title Nowhere has been used for at least two notable feature films.
  • The 1997 film is a surrealist drama written and directed by Gregg Araki.
  • The 1997 film follows a day in the lives of Los Angeles college students and later gained cult status.
  • The 2023 film is a Spanish survival thriller directed by Albert Pintó.
  • The 2023 film centres on Mia, a pregnant woman who becomes stranded at sea after fleeing a totalitarian country.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter these films through international streaming platforms and film-festival coverage, but the title itself has no specific Canadian origin or Canada-only significance in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nowhere a single film?
No. The title refers to more than one notable film, including a 1997 American film and a 2023 Spanish film.
Who directed Nowhere (1997)?
Gregg Araki wrote and directed the 1997 film.
What is Nowhere (1997) about?
It follows a day in the lives of Los Angeles college students and their surreal experiences.
Who directed Nowhere (2023)?
Albert Pintó directed the 2023 film.
What is Nowhere (2023) about?
It follows Mia, a pregnant woman trapped at sea after fleeing a totalitarian country.
When was Nowhere (2023) released?
It became available to stream on Netflix on 29 September 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowhere_(1997_film)
    Supports: Identifies Nowhere (1997) as a Gregg Araki film and describes its premise and cult reputation.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowhere_(2023_film)
    Supports: Identifies Nowhere (2023) as an Albert Pintó film and summarizes its plot and Netflix release.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nowhere
    Supports: Provides the 1997 film's synopsis, director, genre, release date, and runtime.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nowhere_2023_2
    Supports: Provides the 2023 film's synopsis, director, genre, and streaming release date.