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Until the Light Takes Us (2008)

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.

  • Documentary
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Varg VikernesVarg VikernesBurzum
  • Photo of Jan Axel "Hellhammer" BlombergJan Axel "Hellhammer" BlombergHellhammer
  • Photo of Øystein AarsethØystein AarsethEuronymous
  • Photo of Per OhlinPer OhlinDead
  • Photo of Olve EikemoOlve EikemoAbbath
  • Photo of Harald NævdalHarald NævdalDemonaz
  • Photo of Gylve NagellGylve NagellFenriz
  • Photo of Bjarne MelgaardBjarne MelgaardHimself
  • Photo of Bård EithunBård EithunFaust
  • Photo of Kristoffer RyggKristoffer RyggGarm

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