Descent into the Maelstrom
Synopsis
A stunning film based on majestic music based on a mesmerizing short story based on a unique natural phenomenon In 1980, Philip Glass wrote a piece of music inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s short story A Descent into the Maelstrom, which in turn was inspired by Moskenesstraumen – a unique natural phenomenon outside the Lofoten islands. In this documentary, we follow the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra to the top of the Ryten mountain where they perform Glass’ music overlooking Moskenesstraumen itself. With its powerful music and majestic landscapes, Descent Into The Maelstrom is an ode to the beauty and harsh living conditions of Northern Norway.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Vardøen
- Original Title
- Descent into the Maelstrom
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Beacon Isle Films, Weggefilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Vardøen
Inge Wegge, Christine Robsahm
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Vardøen
Director
Inge Wegge
Producer
Christine Robsahm
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Descent into the Maelstrom
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What is Descent into the Maelstrom about?
A stunning film based on majestic music based on a mesmerizing short story based on a unique natural phenomenon In 1980, Philip Glass wrote a piece of music inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s short story A Descent into the Maelstrom, which in turn was inspired by Moskenesstraumen – a unique natural phenomenon outside the Lofoten islands. In this documentary, we follow the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra to the top of the Ryten mountain where they perform Glass’ music overlooking Moskenesstraumen itself. With its powerful music and majestic landscapes, Descent Into The Maelstrom is an ode to the beauty and harsh living conditions of Northern Norway.
Who directed Descent into the Maelstrom?
Descent into the Maelstrom was directed by Jan Vardøen.
Who stars in Descent into the Maelstrom?
The principal cast of Descent into the Maelstrom includes Not specified.
When was Descent into the Maelstrom released and how long is it?
Descent into the Maelstrom was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.