Sia’s Nostalgic for todaya performance film built around her 2016 tour of the same name, has arrived in theaters for a limited theatrical run, remastered to mark the tenth anniversary of the original show.
Directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, the film was originally created to accompany the singer’s 2016 Coachella performance and subsequent world tour in support of her album This is actingwhere Sia mirrors the film’s choreography live on stage night after night.
Throughout the run, Sia’s face is never shown, hidden beneath a half-blonde, half-black wig with bangs that fall to her lips, an extension of the face-hiding persona she cultivated during that era of her career.
The film features an eclectic supporting cast, including dancer Maddie Ziegler, alongside Kristen Wiig, Paul Dano, Ben Mendelsohn, Gaby Hoffmann and Tig Notaro, with choreography by longtime collaborator Ryan Heffington.
Speaking about the project, Sia described the experience of putting together the original film and tour as a highlight of her career.
“Working with some of the greatest artists of our time was an exciting, tremendous journey that I would take again and again if given the opportunity,” she said.
“I’m humbled by the talent of everyone involved and so grateful for the experience. I’m nostalgic for the present.”
Trafalgar Releasing is bringing the film to select cinemas worldwide in limited numbers, with tickets on sale now.
