Éden (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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Certificate:

M/14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Part of Cyril's artwork are originals by Mathias Cousin; the rest were done during filming by cast member Ugo Bienvenu.

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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

References Arrependimentos (2009)

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Soundtracks

Brotha (Dj Spen & Karizma Remix)
R. Oxuna/G. Standridge/H. Lilly Jr./A. L. Stone/R. Saadiq
Performed by Angie Stone

User Reviews

Extended mix

Let me start with the positives: some good 90's tunes and an accurate description of club nightlife. Not too many films have achieved that.

It definitely meanders and is far too long, but i wasn't bored. However,it is essentially the tale of a DJ who never hits the true heights, and neglects friends, lovers and family. And then it ends.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

France

Language:

French English

Release Date:

30 April 2015 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Éden

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$18,987, 21 June 2015

Gross USA:

$65,460

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$507,914

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