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Berliner Trance

Berliner Trance

1993•25m
Documentary

This lost classic, shot on 16mm in a wintry Berlin in 1993, explores the origins of the German trance scene. Featuring interviews with fresh-faced selectors including Laurent Garnier and MFS Records founder Mark Reeder, the documentary also feature footage from the city's iconic Love Parades in 1991 and 1993.

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EN

Status

Released

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Mark Reeder

Mark Reeder

Self

Paul van Dyk

Paul van Dyk

Self

Dr. Motte

Self

Laurent Garnier

Laurent Garnier

Self

Mijk van Dijk

Self

Paul Browse

Self

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