Kenneth Anger: Film as Magical Ritual

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Kenneth Anger: Film as Magical Ritual (1970)

Directed by Reinhold E. Thiel

Documentary, TV Movie · 54m

Anger discusses his Aleister Crowley-inspired theories of art: How he views his camera like a wand and how he casts his films, preferring to consider his actors, not human beings but as elemental spirits. In fact, he reveals that he goes so far as to use astrology when making these choices. This is as direct an explanation of Anger’s cinemagical modus operandi as I have ever heard him articulate anywhere. It’s a must see for anyone interested in his work and showcases the Magus of cinema at the very height of his artistic powers. Fascinating. (Dangerous Minds)

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Cast

Crew

Director
Reinhold E. Thiel

Details

Original title
Kenneth Anger: Film als magisches Ritual
Release date
1970-04-29
Runtime
54m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
English, German
Countries
Germany
Production
WDR