Lucifer Rising
Lucifer Rising
Directed by Kenneth Anger • 1974 • 29m • ★ 6.8
Fantasy
Horror
Director
Kenneth Anger
Year
1974
Country
Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom
Language
No Language
surrealism
occult
ancient egypt
mysticism
short film
Summary
The ancient scent of incense filling the dark rooms and the golden-yellow temple walls open the door to a ritual where time itself bends. Directed by Kenneth Anger, this short film unfolds in the pitch-black darkness of esoteric symbols and supernatural rituals.
As the angel Lucifer descends to Earth at the call of the ancient Egyptian gods, igniting the spark of a mysterious era, the visual layers filling the screen draw the viewer in. This mystical universe, where elements of fantasy and horror intersect, offers the viewer more than just a conventional narrative—it promises a cinematic trance.
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