Fancy taking a dive into the underbelly of the Berlin rave scene? Techno drama Rave On is set to debut later this month at Cannes Film Market, and it promises to be a “rave odyssey” like no other.
Written and directed by Nikias Chryssos and Viktor Jakovleski, the film will sink viewers into the vibrant world of Berlin’s nightlife. The film is a “singular cinematic experience that blends a fictional narrative with a guerrilla documentary approach and immersive cinematography,” Variety reports.
Filmed across a series of iconic Berlin clubs during real-life techno nights, the film follows a chaotic evening of clubbing. Sales agency The Playmaker will be sharing the film, and head of sales Moritz Hemminger considers it “a love letter to techno music and Berlin’s nightlife”.
While just one trailer for Rave On has been, it already showcases the film’s intensity. “Our international distributors are in for a wild ride!” he laughs.
The film stars a number of German talents. Aaron Altaras, star of dark comedy TV series The Zweiflers, is at the forefront, while Clemens Schick, who appeared in 2023 action-thriller Dogman, also features. A slew of DJs are also involved, from Hieroglyphic Being to Lucia Lu.
Musically, the film’s techno offerings will vary, spanning from club classics to new DJ mixes. Exclusive tracks have been provided by Ed Davenport and Berlin composer John Gürtler, who has also composed tracks for 2024 movie The Outrun and 2019’s System Crasher.
“Techno music is one of the most important German cultural exports,” producer Andro Steinborn tells Variety. “Rave On is as raw and as real as the music itself. It is an authentic and rare cinematic rollercoaster, bringing that culture to the big screen.”
Rave On will be screening at the Cannes Film Market on 15 May, and will hit German cinemas on 31 July.
