Until the Light Takes Us

Name: Until the Light Takes Us
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2008-10-31
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Varg Vikernes, Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg, Øystein Aarseth, Per Ohlin, Olve Eikemo

2008·Movie·NR·93 min·★ 6.8(110)

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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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United States	YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, OVID, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store
Canada	Stingray Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia	Stingray Amazon Channel	—
Germany	—	Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

About Until the Light Takes Us

Until the Light Takes Us is a 2008 English-language documentary and music film directed by Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell. The cast is led by Varg Vikernes, Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg, Øystein Aarseth. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, OVID.

Until the Light Takes Us was produced by Artists Public Domain, Field Pitures, and The Group Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 31, 2008, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell
Writers: Audrey Ewell
Release date: October 31, 2008
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Artists Public Domain, Field Pitures, The Group Entertainment

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Until the Light Takes Us cast & crew

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

The cast features Varg Vikernes as Burzum, Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg as Hellhammer, Øystein Aarseth as Euronymous, Per Ohlin as Dead, Olve Eikemo as Abbath, and Harald Nævdal as Demonaz.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Tyler Brodie and Aaron Aites.

Is Until the Light Takes Us worth watching?

Until the Light Takes Us holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 110 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary and music, Until the Light Takes Us is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Until the Light Takes Us

In United States, you can stream Until the Light Takes Us on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, OVID, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Until the Light Takes Us

Varg Vikernes

Burzum

Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg

Hellhammer

Øystein Aarseth

Euronymous

Per Ohlin

Dead

Olve Eikemo

Abbath

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Harald Nævdal

Demonaz

Gylve Nagell

Fenriz

No photo

Bjarne Melgaard

Himself

Bård Eithun

Faust

Kristoffer Rygg

Garm

Kjetil 'Frost' Haraldstad

Frost

Harmony Korine

Himself

Until the Light Takes Us — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Until the Light Takes Us in United States?

Until the Light Takes Us is streaming on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, OVID, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel in United States.

▸Is Until the Light Takes Us on YouTube TV?

Yes — Until the Light Takes Us is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

▸What language is Until the Light Takes Us in?

Until the Light Takes Us is originally in English, with audio tracks including Norwegian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Until the Light Takes Us?

Until the Light Takes Us runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

▸What is Until the Light Takes Us rated?

Until the Light Takes Us is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 110 ratings.