A Mesmerizing But Confusing Trip

Jumping into Eden feels like tumbling down a rabbit hole on a rainy Sunday afternoon—cosy yet bizarre. Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve, and featuring Félix de Givry, it’s a landscape of sound and youthful confusion. If you’ve ever spun a Daft Punk vinyl in the wee hours while pondering life choices, then maybe—just maybe—this flick will resonate with you.

Mia Hansen-Løve, bless her, paints the 90s Parisian club scene with such nostalgia you can almost smell the cigarette smoke and sweat. But, there’s a slight whiff of deja vu. It’s a bit like when I tried rewatching a Bergman classic and found myself distracted—same vibes here, my friends. You see, Eden is an oddster of a movie; the heartbeat of electronic music is both its charm and its bugbear.

Now, Félix de Givry, who plays Paul, is our brooding DJ with dreams lofty as Norrland pines. He’s a bit like that friend who always promises to go on an epic road trip with you but never actually picks a destination. Charming but, frustratingly, sometimes meandering.

And, oh, the sprinkle of celebrity cameos! Like spotting a famous face at ICA Maxi, but you’re too shy to say hej. Greta Gerwig pops up, adding a nice splash of Hollywood amidst the European cool. Fancy pants, this blend of cultures.

There’s this moment when a song lulls you into Paul’s world, sending goosebumps down your arms. It took me back to a summer night in Stockholm. I was at an outdoor festival, losing myself in the sea of beats—definitely a klubbkväll I won’t forget.

But here’s the rub: while I relished the journey, I couldn’t help but feel a bit lost at times. It’s like sorting through old LPs; some tracks replay in your heart, while others skip a beat or two.

Anyway, go with an open mind—and maybe a craving for nostalgia. Eden is a film that definitely warrants a chat over a warm cup of coffee or, perhaps, a stiff drink. Skål!

Check the trailer below