The Adventures of Anais Nin

Jul 22, 2015

1h 0m

★ 0.8

The erotic mind of an exotic soul

Overview

Groundbreaking author Anais Nin's diaries are explored in this docudrama. When young reporter Leah discovers Nin's provocative writings, she uncovers a life lived with freedom, liberation and passion. Blurring the lines between drama and doc, "Adventures" gives a glimpse into the life of a legendary artist.

Genres

Documentary

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

IWC Media

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Cast

Anais Nin (older)

Lucy Cohu

Anais Nin (younger)

Shivani Kapur

Leah (journalist)

Alix Wilton Regan

Henry Miller

Gary Dunnington

Self - Author / Nin Scholar

Kim Krizan

Gonzalo

Carlos Mendoza

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