Monday, June 02, 2008

WE CALL IT TECHNO! - A documentary about Germany’s early Techno scene and culture

A film by Maren Sextro & Holger Wick

WE CALL IT TECHNO!
A documentary about Germany’s early Techno scene and culture.

"Inspired by new sounds, new technologies and the political events of the time, the early 90s sees the emergence of a scene that euphorically celebrates the dawning of a new era.

In Berlin, Frankfurt and many other German cities, activists tinker on a new music and club culture oriented around the coordinates Techno and House. At Berlin's Love Parade in 1991, different local scenes congregate for the first time.

The trend turns into a movement. A German Summer of Love, which changes whole lives overnight and kick-starts careers.

The basic principle of Techno stands for experimenting, crossing borders and DIY. Fans become DJs or party promoters. Labels are founded and record stores open up. The scene grows. An independent microcosm is created. Networks are formed away from established structures. For a moment everything seems possible…"
Available in June 2008 on DVD ... click sensemusic

WE CALL IT TECHNO! Documentary Trailer



view full movie on google video (We Call It Techno, 2008, Main Movie, English Subs - 102 Min.)

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