We Are Your Friends

We Are Your Friends

What do you have to go through to find your place under the sun? And especially in Los Angeles - a city that embodies the traditions of American life, with its great opportunities and difficult paths. 23-year-old DJ Cole lives in the world of electronic music and night parties. He spends his days in the company of childhood friends, and tries to write the very track that will give him a ticket to the holiday of fame. Cole notices the charismatic James, a famous DJ, and takes him under his wing. The boy falls in love with the young girlfriend of his mentor, which complicates life for himself and others. Now he needs to save his old friends, his love and a career that is meant only for those who know how to make the right choice in time. Read more In the original, the picture is called "We Are Your Friends" - this is the name of the popular remix of the French electronic duo Justice, released in 2008. The track of the same name was performed by the British band Simian Mobile Disco. Max Joseph, the director of the film "128 heartbeats per minute" had to miss his filming in the fourth season of the series "Loneliness in the network" to deal with the creation of the picture. To prepare for his role as DJ Cole, Zac Efron studied with two stage professionals - Jason Stewart and Alesso. The actor lost a little muscle mass during the filming of the film, but, as he said, it was necessary for the role. This film is a return to the musical world for him after the "Classic Musical" trilogy. Zach's young friend was played by Emily Ratajkowski, an American model who managed to act in several films. Such as "Gone" by David Fincher "Entourage" and the mini-series "Trophies before death". The final scene of the picture was shot by Max Joseph at the real music festival Summer Fest, in the south of Los Angeles. In order to arrange this, the director had to turn to professional DJs: Theme Jeans, Nicky Romero, Diry South, L.A Riots, Alesso and Dillon Francis. The public was invited free of charge. Max Joseph wanted to make more than just a film about forbidden love. He showed what influence music, festivals and pop culture have on young people. How the characters change, growing out of their environment, find their own way. "128 Heartbeats Per Minute" began filming in August 2014 in the San Fernando Valley.