Soundwatch Bonus Tracks setzt die Reihe mit Filmen fort, die verschiedene Clubszenen in Europa erkunden:
Mit Archivaufnahmen aus den 1990er Jahren und aktuellen Interviews spürt der Film die Geschichte des Nachtclubs Cocoricò in Riccione (Italien) nach, als die Techno- und Rave-Kultur ihren Höhepunkt in Europa erlebte. Der Besuch von Cocoricò war ein kollektives Ritual für die Generation X.
»Cocoricò Tapes« ist eine anthropologische Analyse aus politischer, sozialer und kultureller Perspektive, der anhand von Zeitzeugenberichten Zuschauer*innen in Zeit und Feeling eintauchen lassen. Die eigens für den Film komponierte Musik wurde auf Samplern und Sequencern aus der Zeit eingespielt.
Themen wie Clubkultur, Techno, Kunst, sexuelle Freiheit, LGBT-Community und Zeitpolitik bieten auch fürs Berliner Publikum Anknüpfungspunkte. Ein Teil des Films ist der Love Parade 1998 und dem E-Werk Club gewidmet.
Soundwatch Bonus Tracks continues its ongoing investigation of European club cultures through film:
Archival documentary (narratively supported by some interviews conducted today) that retraces the history of the Cocoricò nightclub in Riccione (Italy) during the 1990s, when techno and rave culture was at its peak in Europe.
It serves as an immersive and experiential anthropological analysis, telling the story of Generation X, who frequented Cocoricò as a collective ritual, highlighting the strength and significance of the 1990s from a political, social, and cultural perspective. The music is newly composed, using samplers and equipment from that era.
The film will resonate with Berlin audiences due to its themes: clubbing, techno music, culture, art, sexual freedom, LGBT, social and political fabric. Additionally, an important part of the film is dedicated to the Love Parade in Berlin in 1998 and Cocoricò’s past collaboration with E-Werk.
The 90s were a decade of contrasts, beginning with the fall of the Berlin Wall and ending with the tragedy of the Twin Towers. It was a time of immense creativity and destruction, where possibilities seemed both endless and fragile.
Amidst the transformative events of the 90s, the “Riviera Romagnola” emerged as a beacon for a generation captivated by dance music. At its heart stood Cocoricò, an iconic pyramid-shaped nightclub that etched its place in international clubbing history. More than just a venue, Cocoricò was a vibrant hub where art, politics, and social dynamics converged – a space that reflected the emotions and tensions of its era.
“Cocoricò Tapes” begins here. It is more than a film; it is a journey into a cultural phenomenon and a pivotal era for youth. It captures the spirit and dreams of a generation who gathered at the Pyramid – a moment both thrilling and unique.
This is not just nostalgia; it resonates with people who danced to the rhythm of international DJs and intrigues those who have only heard of Cocoricò as a legend.
Through unseen footage and voices like Loris Riccardi, the Art Director, Director Renzo Palmieri, PR figures Silvia Minguzzi and Giuseppe Moratti, and the enigmatic performer Prince Maurice, “Cocoricò Tapes” reveals the essence of a collective ritual – an account that transcends mere storytelling, encapsulating an era that defined a generation.
