Eden
by Mia Hansen-Løve
Official selection 2014
Official synopsis
In the 90’s, Paul takes his first steps in the Parisian night life. Captivated by music, he creates “Cheers”, a DJ band, with his best friend. From Paris to New York, their ascent is quick, euphoric, dangerous and their fall very brutal. Inspired by her brother Sven, Mia Hansen-Løve shows the emergence of the "French Touch", a musical trend which became famous with bands like Air, Mr. Oizo or Daft Punk.
Biography and Filmography
Born in 1981, Mia Hansen-Love started as an actress in Olivier Assayas films (Fin août, début septembre, Les destinées sentimentales). She worked for a few years as a journalist at les Cahiers du Cinema and directed several short films. Her first feature film, Tout est Pardonné, was discovered at the Directors’ Fortnight and won the Louis-Delluc Prize in 2007. Le père de mes enfants (2009) and Un amour de jeunesse (2011) closed her trilogy about teenage life. Eden is her fourth feature film.
by Mia Hansen-Løve
Born in 1981, Mia Hansen-Love started as an actress in Olivier Assayas films (Fin août, début septembre, Les destinées sentimentales). She worked for a few years as a journalist at les Cahiers du Cinema and directed several short films. Her first feature film, Tout est Pardonné, was discovered at the Directors’ Fortnight and won the Louis-Delluc Prize in 2007. Le père de mes enfants (2009) and Un amour de jeunesse (2011) closed her trilogy about teenage life. Eden is her fourth feature film.