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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome

195438mKenneth Anger

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Lord Shiva wakes. A convocation of magicians in the guise of figures from mythology; a masquerade party at which Pan is the prize. The wine of Hecate is poured: Pan's cup is poisoned by Shiva. Kali blesses the assembly as a bacchic rite ensues.

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MagicMythical CreatureOccultShort Film

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What is The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954) about?

Lord Shiva wakes. A convocation of magicians in the guise of figures from mythology; a masquerade party at which Pan is the prize. The wine of Hecate is poured: Pan's cup is poisoned by Shiva. Kali blesses the assembly as a bacchic rite ensues.

Who stars in The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?

The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome stars Samson De Brier (Lord Shiva / Osiris / Nero / The Great Beast), Marjorie Cameron (The Scarlet Woman / Kali), Joan Whitney (Aphrodite), Katy Kadell (Isis), Renate Druks (Lilith). The film was directed by Kenneth Anger.

How long is The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?

The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome has a runtime of 38 min and premiered in 1954.

Where can I watch The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?

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