Eden (2014)

Paul, a teenager in the underground scene of early-nineties Paris, forms a DJ collective with his friends and together they plunge into the nightlife of sex, drugs, and endless music.

Director:

Mia Hansen-Løve

Writers:

Mia Hansen-Løve (scenario), Sven Hansen-Løve (scenario)

Stars:

Félix de Givry, Pauline Etienne, Vincent Macaigne

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Félix de Givry	...	Paul Vallée
Pauline Etienne	...	Louise
Vincent Macaigne	...	Arnaud
Hugo Conzelmann	...	Stan
Zita Hanrot	...	Anaïs
Roman Kolinka	...	Cyril
Ugo Bienvenu	...	Quentin (as Hugo Bienvenu)
Vincent Lacoste	...	Thomas Bangalter
Arnaud Azoulay	...	Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
Laurent Cazanave	...	Nico (Respect)
Paul Spera	...	Guillaume (Respect)
Arsinée Khanjian	...	La mère de Paul
Juliette Lamet	...	La soeur de Paul
Greta Gerwig	...	Julia
Léa Rougeron	...	Théodora

Storyline

Paul, a teenager in the underground scene of early-nineties Paris, forms a DJ collective with his friends and together they plunge into the nightlife of sex, drugs, and endless music.

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Plot Keywords:

dj | french house music | 1990s | cocaine | rave culture | 

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Taglines:

The sun rises on every party

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use, language and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

France

Language:

French English

Release Date:

19 June 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Eden: Lost in music

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CG Cinéma,France 2 Cinéma,Blue Film Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

131 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The poem at the end is "The Rhythm" by Robert Creeley.

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Goofs

In the second image of a jetliner against a map, when the characters are flying from NY to Chicago, the plane is wearing the United Airlines "Rising Blue" livery. That livery was first used in 2004, but the event is set in 2001.

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Connections

Features Showgirls (1995)

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Soundtracks

Blackwater (Strings Vocal Mix)
A. Saunderson/L. Burden/L. Burden/L. Burden
Performed by Octave One

User Reviews

What was the message?

I went to see this movie at TIFF, and quite honestly, we were all disappointed. Let me start with the positives: the acting was good, the images were good and there are some really great shots in the film. Also, it is undeniable that the music was great. For the not so good: it seemed like they filmed pages of a guy's diary and that was all. Now, no one said a story based on someone's personal experiences can't be good. However, many of the scenes seemed disconnected and no effort was made to bring them together (how did he meet Margot? All of a sudden he's saying he tried to sleep with her for three years, but she was never introduced to the audience really). The "Margot" example wasn't the only situation where we were all a bit lost. Another problem with the film was that basically that there was no climax. We were all left waiting for the big moment, the big something, and it never came. Basically it is the story about a boy with a dream who never really quite gets there, and due to his own stubbornness (and delusion of grandeur) doesn't know when to give it up, while letting friends, lovers and family (not to mention his real career) go by, and while he gets deeper and deeper into trouble regardless of consequences (chasing after a delusion). The ending was also quite unsatisfying as there was no resolution. We see him at that moment hitting rock bottom, (never know what happened with Jasmine), and then the movie ends. I'm not sure I would recommend it, it seemed (honestly) a bit pointless. Maybe opening to a second part with a resolution?