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Underground Cinema

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entertainment2 years ago

Experimental Filmmaker Kenneth Anger Passes Away at 96, Leaving a Lasting Legacy.

Kenneth Anger, a leading figure in underground cinema, has died at the age of 96. Anger was known for his avant-garde style and provocative depiction of gay sexuality in films such as "Fireworks" and "Scorpio Rising". His techniques influenced filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese and David Lynch, and he claimed credit for inspiring the style of MTV music videos. Anger also gained notoriety for his book "Hollywood Babylon", which was banned for years in the US. He won awards for his body of work and was featured in museum and gallery exhibitions around the world.

film2 years ago

Experimental Filmmaker and Counterculture Icon Kenneth Anger Dies at 96

Kenneth Anger, the avant-garde filmmaker known for his surrealistic queer compositions, has died at the age of 96. His work spanned from 1941 to 2013 and totaled just eight hours, consisting of 36 dialogue-free short films. Anger's work was a pioneering oeuvre, pre-dating music videos and influential musical cues and montages found in Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, and John Waters films. His collage Scorpio Rising (1963) and Eaux d’Artifice (1953) were selected for preservation by the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry.