Moonchild
Jun 01, 1984 · 4m
Director
Genesis P-OrridgeOverview
Moonchild is a long lost gem in the canon of esoteric cinema. The title references a 1923 novel by Aleister Crowley, and Genesis originally stated of the film, 'Moonchild is a spell, to create a new person or a new stage in people, through compassion and through thought, and it's a construct, just like a spell is.'" “Moonchild is a spell, to create a new person or a new stage in people, through compassion and through thought” The film stars Genesis’s wife at the time, Paula P-Orridge, and is dedicated to their first-born child, Caresse. It also features John Gosling of Zos Kia and Psychic TV. "Moonchild was originally broadcast in 1984 on Spanish television show La Edad De Oro, alongside interviews with Genesis P-Orridge, filmmaker Derek Jarman, and musician and conceptual artist Jordi Valls, and performances by Psychic TV and Vagina Dentata Organ, which caused a forced shutdown of the network by the government at gunpoint.
Cast of Moonchild
Crew of Moonchild
About Moonchild
What is Moonchild about?
Moonchild is a long lost gem in the canon of esoteric cinema. The title references a 1923 novel by Aleister Crowley, and Genesis originally stated of the film, 'Moonchild is a spell, to create a new person or a new stage in people, through compassion and through thought, and it's a construct, just like a spell is.'" “Moonchild is a spell, to create a new person or a new stage in people, through…
When was Moonchild released?
Moonchild was released on June 1, 1984.
How long is Moonchild?
Moonchild runs 4 minutes.
Who directed Moonchild?
Moonchild was directed by Genesis P-Orridge.
Who is in the cast of Moonchild?
The cast of Moonchild includes Paula P-Orridge and John Gosling.