Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance (2019)

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At the end of the Cold War, something new arised that should influence an entire generation and express their attitude to life. It started with an idea in the underground subculture of Berlin shortly before the fall of the Wall. With the motto "Peace, Joy, Pancakes", Club DJ Dr. Motte and companions launched the first Love Parade. A procession registered as political demonstration with only 150 colorfully dressed people dancing to house and techno. What started out small developed over the years into the largest party on the planet with visitors from all over the world. In 1999, 1.5 million people took part. With the help of interviews with important organizers and contemporary witnesses, the documentary reflects the history of the Love Parade, but also illuminates the dark side of how commerce and money business increasingly destroyed the real spirit, long before the emigration to other cities and the Love Parade disaster of Duisburg in 2010, which caused an era to end in deep grief.

Director: Peter Scholl
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Thomas Lütz
Editing: Franka Pohl, Kati Opel
Production: solo:film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Electronic Dance Music and Nightlife, Electronic Dance and Nightlife, Techno Rave and Neon Night Beats, Rare Recordings and Music History, Reggae Vibration: Peace and Love

Keywords

dance, berlin, germany, peace, ecstasy, rave, techno, love, trance, drugs, parade, subculture, pancakes, music history, hedonism, historical event

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance about?
At the end of the Cold War, something new arised that should influence an entire generation and express their attitude to life. It started with an idea in the underground subculture of Berlin shortly before the fall of the Wall. With the motto "Peace, Joy, Pancakes", Club DJ Dr. Motte and companions launched the first Love Parade. A procession registered as political demonstration with only 150 colorfully dressed people dancing to house and techno. What started out small developed over the years into the largest party on the planet with visitors from all over the world. In 1999, 1.5 million people took part. With the help of interviews with important organizers and contemporary witnesses, the documentary reflects the history of the Love Parade, but also illuminates the dark side of how commerce and money business increasingly destroyed the real spirit, long before the emigration to other cities and the Love Parade disaster of Duisburg in 2010, which caused an era to end in deep grief.
Who directed Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance?
Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance was directed by Peter Scholl.
Who stars in Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance?
Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance stars Benno Fürmann, Anja Stadlober, Dr. Motte, WestBam, DJ Disko, Wolle XDP.
How long is Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance?
Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance?
Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance is a Documentary, History, Music film.
Where was Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance produced?
Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance?
The themes of Love Parade: When Love Learned to Dance include: Electronic Dance Music and Nightlife, Electronic Dance and Nightlife, Techno Rave and Neon Night Beats, Rare Recordings and Music History, Reggae Vibration: Peace and Love.