Magick Lantern Cycle
1974, English. Directed by Kenneth Anger.
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
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Kenneth AngerDirector
- Kenneth AngerDreamer / Hecate / The Magick / The Magus
- Bobby BeausoleilLucifer / Self
- Bill SeltzerSecond Sailor
- Gordon GrayFirst Sailor
- Yvonne MarquisHollywood Star
- André SoubeyranPierrot
- Claude RevenantHarlequin
- Nadine ValenceColumbine
- Samson De BrierLord Shiva / Osiris / Nero / The Great Beast
- Marjorie CameronThe Scarlet Woman / Kali
- Joan WhitneyAphrodite
- Katy KadellIsis
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kenneth Anger, Ernest D. Glucksman
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Magick Lantern Cycle runs 169 minutes (2h 49m).
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Magick Lantern Cycle is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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What movies are like Magick Lantern Cycle?
If you liked Magick Lantern Cycle, try Lucifer Rising, The Holy Mountain, Santa Sangre.
Who directed Magick Lantern Cycle?
Magick Lantern Cycle (1974) was directed by Kenneth Anger and stars Kenneth Anger, Bobby Beausoleil, Bill Seltzer.