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Once Upon a Time in Norway
Why this pick
A firsthand, starkly unromantic account of Norwegian black metal’s early ideals, friendships and descent into violence, with the same wintry scene-specific immersion.
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MOVIE2008 1h 33m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
This documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at the controversial Norwegian black metal scene of the 1990s, an idealistic and innovative musical movement marred by jealous infighting and an unfortunate campaign of public violence. Drummer Leif Gylve "Fenriz" Nagell of Darkthrone and Varg Vikernes of Mayhem -- an innovative but troubled musician who spent over a decade behind bars for the murder of black-metal guitarist Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth -- tell their stories.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Harmony Korine
Himself