Movie

Berlin Calling

2008 · 105 min

A raw, immersive plunge into the highs and lows of a DJ's life, blending pulsating club scenes with the quiet desperation of addiction and recovery.

Overview: A man tours clubs around the globe with his manager and girlfriend. On the eve of their largest album release he is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after overdosing at a gig.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Addiction, identity, isolation, art
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence and gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
identity
isolation
art
redemption
Places: big city
hospital
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong