Back in 2006, Daft Punk took to the silver screen, unveiling their hypnotic ‘Electroma’ to the crème de la crème of the cinematic world at Cannes Film Festival. This avant-garde tale tracks the age-old technologic odyssey of two robots (who share an uncanny resemblance to their metallic creators) searching for humanity.

The film opens with our two heroes speeding down a deserted outback highway in a black Ferrari adorned with “human” number plates, burning rubber to the pulse of an 80’s style sonic soundscape. Arriving at the futuristic facility, the invisible Dr Frankensteins pounce in superficial endeavour to humanise these droids, covering them in melting latex and moulding face masks not unlike a neglected Bubble-O-Bill in the peak heat of January. Their reincarnation does not go as planned, and upon banishment by their fellow robo-tronic community, they fall into an existential bender full of landscapes and symbolic imagery until reaching their profound and climactic conclusion.

As you’ve probably already assumed, the soundtrack is the ying to the visual yang, and through this sophisticated symbiosis, Daft Punk have managed to deliver a unique all-encompassing sensory experience reminiscent of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ (1982).  However, unlike most other films Daft Punk are associated with, the soundtrack branches beyond the repertoire of the electro duo, featuring a variety of music from Brian Eno, Sébastien Tellier, and Curtis Mayfield among others.

It really is an experience worthwhile of a lazy (somewhat ‘hazy’) night in, and lending yourself to it completely will undoubtedly transport you into this alien reality. In the wise words of Timothy Leary, just “turn on, tune in, drop out”.

Conveniently, you can find the full experience on YouTube below or get further nostalgic with their 1996 Essential Mix.