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Released
2008 · FILM

Until the Light Takes Us

Runtime
93 min
DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

*Until the Light Takes Us* chronicles the history, ideology, and aesthetic of Norwegian black metal, a musical subculture known as much for a series of murders and church arsons as for its distinctive musical and visual styles. It is the first film to provide a comprehensive look at a movement that has largely been obscured by rumor and misrepresentation. The film features exclusive interviews with the musicians themselves and explores every aspect of the controversial scene that has drawn global attention.

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Principal cast & crew: 14

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Edited by Andrew FordShot by Audrey Ewell

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