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“Rave On” Opens in Germany as Immersive Journey Through Berlin’s Techno Underworld

Early critics praise its immersive guerrilla-style filming as an unvarnished window into Berlin’s drug-fueled techno night.

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Der suchende Blick des Ravers: Aaron Altaras
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Overview

  • The film follows Kosmo, a disillusioned former DJ, through one pivotal club night as he struggles to deliver his latest tracks to techno icon Troy Porter.
  • Directors Nikias Chryssos and Viktor Jakovleski shot the film in guerrilla style at two self-organized Berlin techno parties to capture authentic crowd energy.
  • Reviewers note the raw depiction of Kosmo’s drug-fueled descent and cathartic crash, portraying ketamine, cocaine and speed use without glamorization.
  • The pulsating soundtrack features contributions from Ed Davenport, John Gürtler and other local artists to ground the film in Berlin’s contemporary techno scene.
  • Critics spotlight the film’s examination of underground authenticity versus the commodified nostalgia pervading Berlin’s techno culture.