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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome
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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome

1954-03-29 · 38 min · ★ 6.5

Fantasy · Music

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.

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Directors
Kenneth Anger
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Samson De BrierSamson De BrierLord Shiva / Osiris / Nero / The Great Beast
Marjorie CameronMarjorie CameronThe Scarlet Woman / Kali
Joan WhitneyAphrodite
Katy KadellIsis
Renate DruksLilith
Anaïs NinAnaïs NinAstarte
Paul MathisonPan
Curtis HarringtonCurtis HarringtonCesare / Slave / Sleep-walker
Kenneth AngerKenneth AngerHecate
Peter LoomeGanymede

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