Rosaleen Norton
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She lived much of her later life in the bohemian area of Kings Cross, Sydney, leading her to be termed the "Witch of Kings Cross" in some of the tabloids, and from where she led her own coven of witches.
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. A documentary film about Australian artist Rosaleen Norton from Director, Sonia Bible.
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...
- Sonia Bible
- Documentary, Drama
- Kate Laxton
Feb 4, 2021 · Rosaleen Norton, or “the witch of Kings Cross,” is finally receiving the attention she deserves. Born in Dunedin in 1917, emigrating with her family to Sydney in 1925, and dying in 1979, Norton...
Rosaleen Norton (1917-1979) flourished in Australia in the 1950s and 60s as a much-censored artist and alleged witch. This film attempts an occult mood with only partial success. The candles, interpretative dances on a small stage, and music choices are banal.
The Witch of Kings Cross. DOCUMENTARY. Inspired by the work of Aleister Crowley, bohemian artist Rosaleen Norton advocated a pantheist vision of witchcraft, and a sexual magic freed from religious and moral rules. Eventually the relentless scandals led to the downfall of her high society lover.
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...
