Last night, Paris pulsed to the rhythm of “Banger”, the first feature film directed by Bertrand Lagros de Langeron, aka So Me—founder of the legendary Ed Banger Records—now streaming globally on Netflix. Vincent Cassel stars as Scorpex, a failed DJ thrust into a secret mission to expose a drug trafficking ring tied to his musical rival, Vestax (Mister V). The soundtrack, crafted by 2manydjs, electrifies every scene with buzzing synths and hypnotic beats, while the plot weaves action, thriller, and dark comedy.
Shot in a visual style reminiscent of 2000s music videos, the film is both a love letter to electronic music and a biting satire of image-obsessed society, skewering ephemeral fashion, pretentious art, and the desperation for clout. Scorpex’s daughter, Toni (Laura Felpin), adds a generational layer to the conflict, pushing her father to confront his fading relevance as he scrambles to produce a new “banger”—the track that could resurrect his career.
From embassy chases and decadent parties to recording studios turned criminal hideouts, the film offers no respite—not even when Cassel casually flaunts flawless Italian, a nod to his past with Monica Bellucci. Strobe-lit visuals and frenetic editing mirror Scorpex’s inner turmoil, torn between revenge and redemption. With a finale that hits like an unexpected EDM drop, “Banger” defies stereotypes about electronic music, transforming the genre into a metaphor for battling time and obscurity. For those still eager to throw their hands skyward—even from the couch—this film is an anthem of creative defiance.
