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 film explores the life and work of Rosaleen Norton, a scandalous and notorious Australian artist who practiced sex magic and worshipped Pan in 1950s Sydney. It features her artworks, diaries, scrapbooks and interviews with experts and witnesses.
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...
- 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...
The film tells the story of Rosaleen Norton, a controversial Australian artist and occultist who was persecuted for her beliefs and practices in the 1950s. It explores her life, work, art, sex magic, and media presence through archive, interview, and drama.
- sonia@blackjellyfilms.com
The Witch of Kings Cross. Allegations of satanic rituals, obscene art and sex orgies in 1950s Sydney. 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.
The Witch of Kings Cross is a cinema length, genre bending documentary set in the occult subculture of 1950s Sydney. The film explores the life, work and beliefs of the most persecuted, prosecuted and daring female artist in Australian history – Rosaleen Norton.
