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Until the Light Takes Us
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Until the Light Takes Us

2008 · 93 min Documentary Music
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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Until the Light Takes Us has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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🎭 Cast

Varg Vikernes

Varg Vikernes

Burzum

Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg

Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg

Hellhammer

Øystein Aarseth

Øystein Aarseth

Euronymous

Per Ohlin

Per Ohlin

Dead

Olve Eikemo

Olve Eikemo

Abbath

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Harald Nævdal

Demonaz

Gylve Nagell

Gylve Nagell

Fenriz

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Bjarne Melgaard

Himself

Bård Eithun

Bård Eithun

Faust

Kristoffer Rygg

Kristoffer Rygg

Garm

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