Descent into the Maelstrom
2019, English. Directed by Jan Vardøen.
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.
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- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 30 September 2019
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Descent into the Maelstrom runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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Descent into the Maelstrom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 2019. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Descent into the Maelstrom?
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Who directed Descent into the Maelstrom?
Descent into the Maelstrom (2019) was directed by Jan Vardøen.