

Until the Light Takes Us
2008-10-31 · 93 min · ★ 6.8
Chronicles the history, ideology and aesthetic of Norwegian black metal, a musical subculture infamous as much for a series of murders and church arsons as it is for its unique musical and visual aesthetics. This is the first film to truly shed light on a movement that has heretofore been shrouded by rumor and obscured by inaccurate and shallow depictions. Featuring exclusive interviews with the musicians themselves, Until the Light Takes Us explores every aspect of the controversial movement that has captured the attention of the world.
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- Directors
- Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell
- Production companies
- Artists Public Domain, Field Pitures, The Group Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Varg VikernesBurzum
Jan Axel "Hellhammer" BlombergHellhammer
Øystein AarsethEuronymous
Per OhlinDead
Olve EikemoAbbath
Gylve NagellFenriz
Bård EithunFaust
Kristoffer RyggGarm
Kjetil 'Frost' HaraldstadFrost
Harmony KorineHimselfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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