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Abraxas Journal Luminous Screen Launch - Film, the Occult and Possession

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Doors 6pm

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Join us for the launch of Luminous ScreenAbraxas Journal s second special issue dedicated to the occult in films. Following the theme of I:MAGE, tonight’s event will be focused on spirit possession and cinema. The programme includes the screening of Kelly Hayes’ evocative documentary on Afro-Brazilian religions Slaves of the Saints, a talk by anthropologist and film maker Chiara Ambrosio on southern Italian possession phenomena and a discussion panel on possession in popular cinema hosted by Mark Pilkington. This event is brought to you by Fulgur and Strange AttractorWatch Documentary Trailer.