The connections with the American roots of the underground movement, illegal raves and the phenomenon French Touch, a trend that has played a key role internationally.
But how does the new generation of French musicians see all this and what is the legacy they have collected today?
To make the documentary, Julian Starke, young director and co-founder of the collective Pain Surprises, spent three years travelling across Europe and America meeting the so-called “alchemists” of a sound that has become legendary.
Featuring over 50 artists and DJs including Laurent Garnier, Bob Sinclar, Carl Craig, Fakear, Rone, Breakbot, Terry Hunter, Juan Atkins, Jaques, Pedro Winter, Rone, Superpoze.