The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954)
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.
Director: Kenneth Anger
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: March 29, 1954
Cast
- Samson De Brier - Lord Shiva / Osiris / Nero / The Great Beast
- Marjorie Cameron - The Scarlet Woman / Kali
- Joan Whitney - Aphrodite
- Katy Kadell - Isis
- Renate Druks - Lilith
- Anaïs Nin - Astarte
- Paul Mathison - Pan
- Curtis Harrington - Cesare / Slave / Sleep-walker
- Kenneth Anger - Hecate
- Peter Loome - Ganymede
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kenneth Anger
Editing: Kenneth Anger
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Occult and Witchcraft
Keywords
magic, mythical creature, occult, short film
More Films by Director: Kenneth Anger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?
- The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome was directed by Kenneth Anger.
- Who stars in The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?
- The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome stars Samson De Brier, Marjorie Cameron, Joan Whitney, Katy Kadell, Renate Druks, Anaïs Nin.
- How long is The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?
- The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?
- The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome is a Fantasy, Horror film.
- Where was The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome produced?
- The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome?
- The themes of The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome include: Wizards and Sorcery, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Occult and Witchcraft.