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20221h 10m

Out of the Darkness

Út úr myrkrinu

Synopsis

It’s estimated that 500 to 600 suicide attempts are made each year in Iceland, with a population of less than 370 000 people, and that between 30 and 50 people take their lives. We can’t keep quiet about these high numbers. Through people’s deeply intimate and touching stories, we try to understand what it means that someone takes their life. What happens inside a - human being in need? Sometimes there are warning signs, sometimes the suicide is completely unexpected. When our loved one take their life we are thrown into an abyss of sorrow and pain. As we face life again we also understand the power of love and our ability to heal. Out of the Darkness is a documentary opening up the taboos about suicide.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Titti Johnson, Helgi Felixson
Screenplay & Story
Titti Johnson, Helgi Felixson
Original Score
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Original Title
Út úr myrkrinu
Spoken Languages
Icelandic
Runtime
1h 10m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Titti Johnson, Helgi Felixson

Screenplay & Story

Titti Johnson, Helgi Felixson

Original Score & Music

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Director of Photography

Helgi Felixson

Film Editing

Titti Johnson

Producers

Helgi Felixson

Department Leadership Roster

Titti Johnson

Director

Titti Johnson

Screenplay

Helgi Felixson

Producer

Helgi Felixson

Director of Photography

Helgi Felixson

Director

Titti Johnson

Editor

Helgi Felixson

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Out of the Darkness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the Darkness

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Out of the Darkness about?

It’s estimated that 500 to 600 suicide attempts are made each year in Iceland, with a population of less than 370 000 people, and that between 30 and 50 people take their lives. We can’t keep quiet about these high numbers. Through people’s deeply intimate and touching stories, we try to understand what it means that someone takes their life. What happens inside a - human being in need? Sometimes there are warning signs, sometimes the suicide is completely unexpected. When our loved one take their life we are thrown into an abyss of sorrow and pain. As we face life again we also understand the power of love and our ability to heal. Out of the Darkness is a documentary opening up the taboos about suicide.

Who directed Out of the Darkness?

Out of the Darkness was directed by Titti Johnson, Helgi Felixson.

Who stars in Out of the Darkness?

The principal cast of Out of the Darkness includes Not specified.

When was Out of the Darkness released and how long is it?

Out of the Darkness was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

Who composed the musical score for Out of the Darkness?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Darkness was composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir.