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The Witch of Kings Cross

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In 1950s Sydney, bohemian artist Rosaleen Norton hits the headlines with allegations of satanic rituals, obscene art and sex orgies. She worships the God Pan, and practices trances and sex magic, inspired by the work of occultist, artist and poet Aleister Crowley. Eventually the relentless scandals lead to the downfall of her high society lover, Sir Eugene Goossens. Told 'in her own words', the film weaves stylized drama and erotic dancers with never-before-seen artworks, diaries and scrapbooks. The Witch of Kings Cross is the fascinating portrait of a fearless woman outlaw railing against fearful conservative forces and an insight into the work of an uncelebrated genius.
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas ABC Radio (Australia) 02/26/2021
4/5
The Witch of Kings Cross is an enthralling validation of the importance of the until-now largely forgotten place of Rosaleen Norton in Australian 20th century art and cultural history. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 02/24/2021
4/5
Bible brings everything to life in a suitably rich, colourful and entrancing style... Norton's own writings and new interviews with friends and art experts illuminate different facets of an extraordinary dark gem. A must-see. Go to Full Review Milana Vujkov Lola On Film 07/31/2021
4/5
By loosely framing Rosaleen's life story as feminist hermetic theatre, the director offers this truly unique cultural figure some posthumous justice. Go to Full Review Sarah Ward Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) 03/01/2021
There's nothing routine about The Witch of Kings Cross-not even its moody dramatisations earn the term. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/13/2022 A "hard to make up" story well worth a look. A creative telling that is embellished with good acting and a wonderful score. See more Read all reviews
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Sonia Bible

Director

Kate Laxton

Rosaleen Norton

Damien Grima

Pan

Karlee Misipeka

Lilith

Lukas Rose

Lucifer

Romeo Angelo Recupido

Eugene Goossens
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Synopsis In 1950s Sydney, bohemian artist Rosaleen Norton hits the headlines with allegations of satanic rituals, obscene art and sex orgies. She worships the God Pan, and practices trances and sex magic, inspired by the work of occultist, artist and poet Aleister Crowley. Eventually the relentless scandals lead to the downfall of her high society lover, Sir Eugene Goossens. Told 'in her own words', the film weaves stylized drama and erotic dancers with never-before-seen artworks, diaries and scrapbooks. The Witch of Kings Cross is the fascinating portrait of a fearless woman outlaw railing against fearful conservative forces and an insight into the work of an uncelebrated genius.
Director
Sonia Bible
Producer
Sonia Bible
Screenwriter
Sonia Bible
Genre
Documentary, Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 20, 2021
Runtime
1h 18m