Documentaries
Within this section of the site, a listing of many occult or occult-related documentaries can be found. These documentaries detail and explore aspects of the occult community through the medium of film. Documentaries serve as a vehicle for building knowledge & expression. Yet, they also serve as unique pieces of art and aesthetics in their own right. Many documentaries have been formative to coloring the community, and drawing the curious, the newcomer, the scholar, and the seasoned practitioner deep into the fold. Below, a number of links will lead to a page detailing documentaries. Within each documentary page, information on a given film can be found along with links leading to access or purchase.
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Anton LaVey – Into the Devil's Den
In 1989, I met Anton LaVey for the first time. At this time in his life, LaVey was seeing only a select few people. For this film, I've met and interviewed some of them, to try and create a composite image of what he was really like, and what he meant to these people. It's a memory lane trip, filled with personal stories, dark humor, great music and never before seen material with the "Black Pope" himself.
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A Very British Witchcraft
The extraordinary story of Britain's fastest-growing religious group - the modern pagan witchcraft of Wicca - and of its creator, an eccentric Englishman called Gerald Gardner, told by Ronald Hutton.
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Britain's Wicca Man
Britain’s Wicca Man tells the extraordinary story of Britain's fastest growing religious group - Wicca - and of its creator, an eccentric Englishman called Gerald Gardner.
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Change Itself: An Art Apart, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge
To sum up the life and work of British artist Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (1950-2020) is close to impossible. Not only because of the wide range of artistic disciplines, but also because of the timespan, since the mid 1960s to the present day
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CINEMAGICIAN – Conversations with Kenneth Anger
Iconic American filmmaker Kenneth Anger has inspired generations of creative storytellers since the late 1940s. He is a unique visionary who drifts from pure poetry within his magical filmmaking to sardonic gossip in his bestselling “Hollywood Babylon” books.
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Enigma - The Life of Aleister Crowley
A documentary by VisionTV about Aleister Crowley - Magickian, Occultist and founder of Thelema. With Richard Kaczynski & Marco Pasi. Featuring Lon Milo DuQuette talking, playing his music, teaching and practising Magick.
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Frontline Folklore
Artist Ben Edge takes you on a journey through the British Ritual Year of 2019, documenting twenty remarkable folk customs and unknowingly capturing the pre-covid ritual landscape of Britain.
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History Of Druids - Rise And Fall Of The Druids
In this edition of “Ancient World History”, we are going to take you through a journey where you can learn about the rise and fall of the druids i.e., find out all about the history of druids.
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In Search Of The Great Beast 666
Documents the chilling life, impulses and journey of Aleistar Crowley, one of the most controversial and mysterious characters of the 20th Century, infamously known as ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’.
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Standing With Stones
Two years in the making, Standing with Stones is a remarkable feature length documentary film that takes the viewer on an epic journey of discovery, way beyond the Wiltshire monuments and Stonehenge, uncovering the true extent and variety of megalithic Britain and Ireland.
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The Druids - History, Philosophy, Religion
Using ancient and medieval sources, alongside comparative analysis, the identity and beliefs of the druids take shape, from their organizational practices, to their philosophy and spiritual beliefs.
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Wicca: The Occult Experience
An examination of occultism as practiced in different parts of the world.
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Witches: New Style Old Religion
An in-depth exploration of several covens' and practitioners' Witchcraft traditions in 1977.