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Magick Lantern Cycle

NR19742h 49mKenneth Anger

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Cinematic magician, legendary provocateur, and author of Hollywood Babylon, Kenneth Anger was a unique figure in post-war American culture. His iconic short films are characterised by a mystical-symbolic visual language and phantasmagorical-sensual opulence that underscores the medium’s transgressive potential. Anger’s work fundamentally shaped the aesthetics of 1960s and 1970s subcultures, the visual lexicon of pop and music videos and queer iconography. These nine films form the basis of Anger’s reputation as one of the most influential pioneers of avant-garde film and video art. Fireworks, 1947, 14 min Puce Moment, 1949, 6 min Rabbit's Moon, 1950/1971, 16 min Eaux d'Artifice, 1953, 13 min Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome, 1954, 37 min Scorpio Rising, 1964, 28 min Kustom Kar Kommandos, 1965, 3 min Invocation of My Demon Brother, 1969, 11 min Lucifer Rising, 1981, 27 min

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DanceMagicFountainGardenSurrealSurrealismPantomimeMythical CreatureHot RodMale Homosexuality

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What is Magick Lantern Cycle (1974) about?

Cinematic magician, legendary provocateur, and author of Hollywood Babylon, Kenneth Anger was a unique figure in post-war American culture. His iconic short films are characterised by a mystical-symbolic visual language and phantasmagorical-sensual opulence that underscores the medium’s transgressive potential. Anger’s work fundamentally shaped the aesthetics of 1960s and 1970s subcultures, the…

Who stars in Magick Lantern Cycle?

Magick Lantern Cycle stars Kenneth Anger (Dreamer / Hecate / The Magick / The Magus), Bobby Beausoleil (Lucifer / Self), Bill Seltzer (Second Sailor), Gordon Gray (First Sailor), Yvonne Marquis (Hollywood Star). The film was directed by Kenneth Anger.

How long is Magick Lantern Cycle?

Magick Lantern Cycle has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated NR.

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