The Best Electronic Dance Music Films

A list of the best electronic dance music films, including documentaries and feature-length films, to watch.

Introduction

Electronic dance music, or EDM, has been around for decades, but it has only recently begun to enter the mainstream. With the help of social media and the rise of festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, EDM has become one of the most popular genres of music in the world.

There have been a handful of films that have tried to capture the experience of attending an EDM festival or listening to EDM music, but few have succeeded in capturing the true essence of what makes this genre so special. In this article, we will be taking a look at 10 of the best electronic dance music films that have been released in recent years.

What is Electronic Dance Music?

Electronic Dance Music, also known as EDM, is a type of music that is produced electronically. It is characterized by a fast tempo, often with a repetitive beat. EDM can be divided into sub-genres, such as house, techno, trance, and dubstep.

The Best Electronic Dance Music Films

EDM has become one of the most popular genres of music in recent years. And with that popularity has come a new wave of EDM films. These are the best electronic dance music films that have come out in the past few years.

We Are Your Friends

We Are Your Friends is a 2015 British-American drama film directed by Max Joseph, written by Joseph and Meaghan Oppenheimer, and starring Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski, Jonny Weston,DSquared2 and Shiloh Fernandez. The film follows Cole Carter (Efron), a 23-year-old aspiring DJ trying to find success in the electronic music industry.

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Thelma

Thelma is a 2017 Norwegian film directed by Joachim Trier. It stars Eili Harboe as a college student who starts to experience strange supernatural powers after a series of unexplainable events. Thelma is one of the best electronic dance music films I have ever seen. The soundtrack is incredible and the way that the film captures the feeling of being at a nightclub is unlike anything I have ever seen before.

Conclusion

From the mind-bending visuals of ‘The Matrix’ to the clubbing classic ‘Human Traffic’, electronic dance music and film have had a long and fruitful relationship. Here are ten of the best examples of where the two worlds have collided.

1.’The Matrix’ (1999)

The Wachowskis’ groundbreaking sci-fi film was heavily indebted to the world of electronic music, with its now-iconic score being provided by none other than techno pioneer Apollo 440.

2.’Pulse’ (2001)

Located somewhere between ‘Clockwork Orange’ and ‘Trainspotting’ on the spectrum of mind-bending films about youthful hedonism, this actually features a pretty strong storyline about how addiction to nightclubs can lead to deadly consequences. The soundtrack, featuring everyone from Paul Oakenfold to Fatboy Slim, is unsurprisingly excellent.

3.’Human Traffic’ (1999)

Probably the most popular film on this list, ‘Human Traffic’ takes a look at a group of friends in Cardiff over a hectic weekend of clubbing and partying. While it’s perhaps not the most accurate portrayal of club culture out there, it’s an essential watch for any fan of electronic music.

4.’Better Days Ahead’ (2004)

A documentary about Detroit’s underground techno scene, this is essential viewing for anyone interested in the history of electronic music. Featuring interviews with some of techno’s biggest names, as well as plenty of great live footage, it’s a fascinating insight into one of dance music’s most important cities.

5.’Electric Daisy Carnival Experience’ (2011)

A fly-on-the-wall look at one of America’s biggest dance festivals, this documentary is an exhilarating ride from start to finish. With incredible access to all areas, it gives viewers a rare glimpse into the chaotic and colorful world of EDM culture.