Descent into the Maelstrom (2019)

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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.

Director: Jan Vardøen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
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Production: Beacon Isle Films, Weggefilms
Country: Norway
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How long is Descent into the Maelstrom?
Descent into the Maelstrom has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is Descent into the Maelstrom?
Descent into the Maelstrom is a Documentary film.
Where was Descent into the Maelstrom produced?
Descent into the Maelstrom was produced in Norway.