Eden

A calm yet compulsive period piece about the "French touch" house music of the 1990s, Eden takes us on an experiential tour of the scene via its privileged protagonist Paul (Félix de Givry) who is at the heart of the movement. French film-maker Mia Hansen-Løve uses the experiences of her own brother Sven (who co-wrote the script) as a template for Paul, following him as he evolves from a fan in 1992 to an in-demand DJ who, by 2013, is still dogged by money issues and broken relationships like that with an American expat writer (Greta Gerwig) and mentally unstable band member Cyril (Roman Kolinka). Although buzzing on famous names, places and bywords, Eden explores the boredom of glamour and the rot of narcissism within the arc of Paul's imperfect career. A soundtrack of 40 chosen tunes and sidelong looks at Daft Punk's genesis makes Hansen-Løve's assured fourth feature a heady trip for all ex-ravers.