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A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness (2014): Ratings

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness (2014) movie poster

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness is a 2014 documentary directed by Ben Rivers and Ben Russell. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metascore
70
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A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Directors
Ben Rivers and Ben Russell
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness About?

The premise of A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness without spoilers.

A solitary figure journeys through the landscapes of Estonia, Finnish wilderness, and Norwegian stages as darkness closes in. The film offers a poetic exploration of his inner world, revealed through encounters with nature and the power of music. It’s a journey into the depths of one man's soul, set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty and evocative musical performances.

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness Themes & Keywords

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  • nose hook
  • hippie
  • pretentiousness
  • waxing philosophical
  • forest
  • lake
  • darkness
  • pine tree
  • flock of birds
  • chanting
  • chorus
  • fire
+38 more
  • flame
  • bonfire
  • kindling wood
  • bearded man
  • smoking man
  • tree
  • leaves
  • black man
  • blonde woman
  • shack
  • rain
  • blonde girl
  • trail
  • cobweb
  • bearded bald man
  • guitar
  • guitarist
  • acoustic guitar
  • bald headed man
  • construction
  • mirror
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • face paint
  • bed
  • infant
  • man holding a baby
  • taking a nap
  • lying on the ground
  • couch
  • laptop computer
  • flip flops
  • synthesizer
  • sitting on a rock
  • rake
  • child playing
  • snail
  • chopping wood
  • kitchen
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Crew

The Director of A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness

Directed by Ben Rivers and Ben Russell.

From the directors

More from Ben Rivers and Ben Russell

More films directed by Ben Rivers and Ben Russell, best-rated first: Good Luck, Two Years at Sea, Bogancloch and Mare’s Nest.

Ratings

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Videos

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness.

A SPELL TO WARD OFF THE DARKNESS Trailer | Festival 2013
Details

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Un sort pour éloigner les ténèbres” and “驱除黑暗的魔咒”.

Also known as
  • Un sort pour éloigner les ténèbres
  • 驱除黑暗的魔咒

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FAQ

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness?

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness released?

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness was released on December 5, 2014.

Who directed A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness?

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness was directed by Ben Rivers and Ben Russell.

More films by Ben Rivers

How is A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness rated?

A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness have a post-credit scene?

No. A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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