Until the Light Takes Us (2008)

6.8/10 • 93 min • Documentary Music

Overview

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.

Cast

Varg Vikernes

Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg

Øystein Aarseth

Per Ohlin

Olve Eikemo

Gylve Nagell

Bård Eithun

Kristoffer Rygg

Kjetil 'Frost' Haraldstad

Harmony Korine

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