magic,mythical creature,occult,short film

The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954)

Poster for The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Kenneth Anger
  • Profile picture of Samson De Brier
    Lord Shiva / Osiris / Nero / The Great Beast Samson De Brier
  • Profile picture of Marjorie Cameron
    The Scarlet Woman / Kali Marjorie Cameron
  • Profile picture of Anaïs Nin
    Astarte Anaïs Nin
  • Profile picture of Curtis Harrington
    Cesare / Slave / Sleep-walker Curtis Harrington
  • Profile picture of Kenneth Anger
    Hecate Kenneth Anger

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Keywords

  • magic
  • mythical creature
  • occult
  • short film