Rave On is a new drama film on Berlin’s techno scene. Today, the trailer for the movie is out now. The film is written and directed by Nikias Chryssos and Viktor Jakovleski. The film follows Berin music producer, Kosmo (Aaron Altaras), as he tries to deliver his new vinyl record to a legendary DJ at a notorious techno club. What begins as a simple task transforms into an existential rave odyssey through Berlin’s club scene. The film blends a fictional narrative with a guerrilla documentary approach. It’s even filmed at real parties in actual techno locations to capture the authenticity of Berlin’s nightlife. Additionally, the music features a mix of club classics and original tracks created exclusively for the film by artists Ed Davenport and John Gürtler. Expect the film to debut in Germany on July 31, 2025 and screened at the Cannes Film Market this month.
A statement from the playmaker expressed that techno music is one of the most important German cultural exports. Rave On shall showcase raw and real experiences and promises an authentic atmosphere and roller coaster ride of a watch. Now, there have been a plethora of documentaries on some of our favorite artists. Those include Avicii, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Swedish House Mafia, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, and more. Similarly, other fictional films on the international electronic music scene include Eden (2014), Beats (2019), and Berlin Calling (2008). And for films on music festivals, The Festival (2018) is a British comedy film that follows a group of friends as they attend a massive music festival after one of them experiences a particularly rough breakup. So if you’re looking for a laugh, check out this lighthearted, raunchy comedy about friendship, heartbreak, and the transformative (often messy) experience of attending a large music festival. We’re glad to see the music scene getting some representation in the film space!
“Rave On is a singular cinematic experience that blends a fictional narrative with a guerrilla documentary approach and immersive cinematography. [A] love letter to techno music and Berlin’s nightlife. Our international distributors are in for a wild ride.”