Kenneth Anger: Film as Magical Ritual (1970)

overview : 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)

Release Date : Apr 29, 1970

Runtime : 54m

Genre : Documentary  TV Movie  

Companies : WDR

Countries : Germany

Keywords : magic, filmmaking, experimental film