Aaron Altaras: The Club as a romantic space in the new film Rave on

Aaron Altaras: The Club as a romantic space in the new film Rave on

The focus of the Berlin night scene is not only the pulsating music, but also a new film implementation that reflects the complexity of nightlife. Aaron Altaras, known from the "Unorthodox" series and celebrated for his role in "Die Das doubters", plays a failed techno DJ named Kosmo in his latest film "Rave On". According to Welt describes Altaras Clubs as "rooms outside of society" in which people can interfere at eye level. This story, shot in Berlin, will be shown in the cinemas from July 31st.

"Rave on", which was written and staged by Nikias Chryssos and Viktor Jakovleski, places a special focus on the actual club culture. The film was shot exclusively with real celebrations who acted as extras. The film combines a fictional story with documentary elements, which gives it special authenticity. Altaras ’figure Kosmo processes deep trauma in a single club night and finds peace with themselves, a topic that addresses the ambivalent nature of nightlife.

The filming and the club as a metaphor

The shooting lasted three weeks and mostly took place in a club in Berlin and in Frankfurt. Altaras, who was sober during production, found it challenging to play the drug rush scenes. This is in contrast to the current debates about drug use in the Berlin club scene, which have once again come into focus through tragic events such as the drug death of a 30-year-old American in the "Berghain". These incidents raise questions about the responsibility of clubs and society. Dr. Andrea Jungaberle, an emergency doctor, as well as representatives of the Berlin club commission and prevention projects such as Sonar emphasize the dangers of drug use in nightlife. ZDF reports that the discussions about tolerance and security are more present in nightlife than ever.

Altaras not only sees a place of celebration in club culture, but also a space for reflection. He describes his experiences in nightlife as both positive and negative, but recognizes the challenges associated with celebration culture. "It is possible to enjoy clubs without drugs," he says, but emphasizes that this can be exhausting. The question of how to deal with the visible consequences of drug use remains a central topic that does not remain unnoticed in the film.

outlook on the film and its meaning

"Rave On" was described as a declaration of love for techno music and Berlin nightlife. The film has already celebrated its premiere at the Cannes Film Market. Altaras ’performance as Kosmo is complemented by convincing cameos, including well -known DJs such as Hieroglyphic Being and DJ Lucia LU. Moritz Hemminger, the sales manager at The Playmaker, emphasizes that the film not only shows the joy of music, but also the challenges that it brings.

Finally, it can be said that "Rave on" not only represents another work on Berlin nightlife, but rather is a deeper reflection on life, pain and the search for peace in the middle of the intoxicating night. With its story about Kosmo, the film invites the audience to rethink the romance and the ambivalence of club culture.