Eden | 2014

Released in 2014, is a French electronic music drama directed by Mia Hansen-Løve that spans two decades of the Parisian "French Touch" house music scene. The film is a semi-autobiographical tribute to the director’s brother, Sven Hansen-Løve, who co-wrote the screenplay and was a prominent DJ during the 1990s and 2000s.

Reviewers at Film Comment Magazine noted the film’s unique "disjointed journey," which mirrors the rhythmic yet repetitive nature of house music. While some found the 131-minute runtime taxing, many agreed it is a definitive document of an era that changed the face of modern dance music. Key Information Table Description Mia Hansen-Løve Lead Actor Félix de Givry Runtime 131 Minutes Genre Drama / Music Real-life Inspiration Sven Hansen-Løve (DJ duo Cheers ) If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know: Eden 2014

Features Greta Gerwig as an American expatriate and an old flame of Paul's. 🎞️ Critical Reception Released in 2014, is a French electronic music

The film famously secured rights to Daft Punk’s "One More Time" and "Da Funk" for a fraction of their usual cost because the duo wanted to support the project. While some found the 131-minute runtime taxing, many

The narrative uses abrupt time skips (1992, 2001, 2013) to show how time "drifts" when you are lost in a subculture.

A central theme is Paul’s refusal to age or adapt as his peers move on to stable careers and families.

The first half captures the mid-90s energy of "garage house" and the birth of the underground club culture.