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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.2 / 100
2008·Documentary / Music·1h 33m

UNTIL THE LIGHT TAKES US

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.

Above the Line
Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell·DirectorAudrey Ewell·WriterAaron Aites·Additional CameraJohn Harlow·Sound RecordistAndrew Ford·Editor
Cast
Varg Vikernes·BurzumJan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg·HellhammerØystein Aarseth·EuronymousPer Ohlin·DeadOlve Eikemo·AbbathHarald Nævdal·DemonazGylve Nagell·FenrizBjarne Melgaard·HimselfBård Eithun·FaustKristoffer Rygg·Garm
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 2
Aaron Aites·DirectorAudrey Ewell·Director
Writing· 1
Audrey Ewell·Writer
Camera· 3
Aaron Aites·Additional CameraEllen Lande·Additional CameraJohn Harlow·Additional Camera
Editing· 6
Andrew Ford·EditorJames Lopezzo·Assistant EditorMichael Dimmitt·Additional EditingDavid Gauff·Assistant EditorUlysses Guidotti·Assistant EditorAaron Aites·Additional Editing
Sound & Music· 3
John Harlow·Sound RecordistKjetil Høidal·Sound RecordistØyvind Rydland·Sound Recordist
Production· 6
Tyler Brodie·Executive ProducerAaron Aites·ProducerAudrey Ewell·ProducerGill Holland·Executive ProducerTorstein Grude·Production ManagerFrederick Howard·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Þóra Fjelsted·Post Production AssistantAudrey Ewell·CinematographyOdd Reinhardt·Cinematography
By the Numbers
78.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFFFFF
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Mood
Dark, Intense, Stark
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A black and white, high-contrast image depicts a person in dark clothing and corpsepaint, with a pointed headpiece, looking down and to the left. They wear mult”

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Key Elements
Inverted CrossesCorpsepaintPointed Headpiece
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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