Aleister Crowley, inspired by a true story, establishes a Thelemic Commune in Cefalu, Sicily, after a tumultuous love triangle with two women, Leah Hirsig and Ninette Shumway. The commune, known as the Abbey of Thelema, attracts a diverse group of individuals, including artists, writers, and intellectuals. However, the community is plagued by conflicts, deaths, and bad publicity, ultimately leading to Crowley's deportation from Sicily.
Abbey of Thelema
The film chronicles the rise and fall of the Thelemic Commune in Cefalu, Sicily, a brief but influential period from 1920 to 1923.