Until the Light Takes Us

Until the Light Takes Us

2008 · 93 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (91 votes)
Dir. Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell · Starring Varg Vikernes, Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg, Øystein Aarseth, Per Ohlin, Olve Eikemo, Harald Nævdal
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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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This documentary plunges into the icy depths of Norwegian black metal. It's a raw, unflinching look at a controversial subculture, exploring its dark aesthetics, extreme ideologies, and violent history through candid interviews. Prepare for an unsettling and intense journey.

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