Until the Light Takes Us(2008)
Until the Light Takes Us Synopsis
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.
Until the Light Takes Us (2008) is a documentary and music film directed by Aaron Aites, released on October 31, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Varg Vikernes, Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg, Øystein Aarseth and Per Ohlin. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
- Director:
- Aaron Aites
- Writers:
- Audrey Ewell
- Producers:
- Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell
- Production:
- Artists Public Domain, Field Pitures, The Group Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Until the Light Takes Us (2008) Trailer
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Until the Light Takes Us Cast & Crew
Main cast
Varg Vikernes
as Burzum
Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg
as Hellhammer
Øystein Aarseth
as Euronymous
Per Ohlin
as Dead
Olve Eikemo
as Abbath
- Harald Nævdal
Harald Nævdal
as Demonaz
Gylve Nagell
as Fenriz
- Bjarne Melgaard
Bjarne Melgaard
as Himself
Bård Eithun
as Faust
Kristoffer Rygg
as Garm
Kjetil 'Frost' Haraldstad
as Frost
Harmony Korine
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Aaron Aites, written by Audrey Ewell, produced by Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell.
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Until the Light Takes Us Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 113 ratings.
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Until the Light Takes Us – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Until the Light Takes Us online?
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Until the Light Takes Us (2008) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, OVID, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Until the Light Takes Us?
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The main cast of Until the Light Takes Us (2008) includes Varg Vikernes, Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg, Øystein Aarseth, Per Ohlin and Olve Eikemo. The film was directed by Aaron Aites. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Until the Light Takes Us released?
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Until the Light Takes Us was released on October 31, 2008 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Until the Light Takes Us worth watching?
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Until the Light Takes Us (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Until the Light Takes Us?
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