Kosmo (Aaron ALTARAS) and his friend Klaus (Clemens SCHICK) were once one of the hottest techno producers in the Berlin club scene. But then a gig went wrong, and Kosmo's dream of being a hot DJ was over. After years, Troy Porter (Hieroglyphic BEING), Kosmo's idol, was back playing at his favorite club. And Kosmo is doing everything he can to deliver his vinyl tracks to his idol. To do so, Kosmo embarks on another hellish night in the purgatory of Berlin's underground. But soon, in the hustle and bustle of drugs and ecstatic bodies, he loses the record that could mean his future...
Similar to Dante's Inferno, the audience experiences a wild club night with Kosmo in Berlin, with thumping music, various glitches, and tongue-tied adventures. Rarely can one experience German-language cinema as raw and engaging as in this film by Nikias Chryssos and Viktor Jakolevski. It's not without its embarrassing aspects, such as when all sorts of addictive substances are thrown around. But that's also what cinema is for: to witness things one would rather avoid in real life.
Unfortunately, there are also some typical shortcomings of German-language cinema to be lamented: There are whispers that German film star Götz George would have enjoyed it. When it comes to sound and sound design, German filmmakers still have some catching up to do. And yet, something quite unusual has been achieved here: a small monument to the Berlin club scene, which resonates worldwide with international partygoers, is created, which itself functions like a trip into the hellmouth of Berlin's nightlife. This film should certainly find its international audience. One would certainly hope so!
Oh yes, love doesn't miss out either. In the fray, Kosmo meets Alex (June Ellys MACH), leading to one of the wildest love scenes seen on the big screen in recent years.
This film certainly isn't for all audiences, but this magnificent plunge into Berlin's nightlife won't be forgotten anytime soon.
