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6.8 / 10(116 votes)IMDbNR20081h 33mUnited States of America

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Until The Light Takes Us (Official Trailer)Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Göteborg International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 19, 2010

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell
Screenplay & Story
Audrey Ewell
Original Title
Until the Light Takes Us
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Norwegian, English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Artists Public Domain, Field Pitures, The Group Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell

Screenplay & Story

Audrey Ewell

Film Editing

Andrew Ford

Producers

Tyler Brodie, Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell, Gill Holland

Department Leadership Roster

Aaron Aites

Director

Audrey Ewell

Writer

Aaron Aites

Producer

Audrey Ewell

Producer

Audrey Ewell

Director

Andrew Ford

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Until the Light Takes Us

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

What is Until the Light Takes Us about?

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.

Who directed Until the Light Takes Us?

Until the Light Takes Us was directed by Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell.

Who stars in Until the Light Takes Us?

The principal cast of Until the Light Takes Us includes Varg Vikernes, Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg, Øystein Aarseth, Per Ohlin, Olve Eikemo.

When was Until the Light Takes Us released and how long is it?

Until the Light Takes Us was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Until the Light Takes Us?

Until the Light Takes Us holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).