Anaïs Nin

Born: 1903-02-21

Anaïs Nin (Spanish pronunciation: [anaˈiz ˈnin]; born Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell, February 21, 1903 – January 14, 1977) was a French-Cuban author, based at first in France and later in the United States, who published her journals, which span more than 60 years, beginning when she was 11 years old and ending shortly before her death, her erotic literature, and short stories. A great deal of her work, including Delta of Venus and Little Birds, was published posthumously.


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The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome

as Astarte
Released: 1954-03-29

Lord Shiva wakes. A convocation of magicians in the guise of figures from mythology; a...

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Ritual in Transfigured Time

as Haughty woman
Released: 1946-10-22

A social event choreographed in the manner of a dance, illuminated by concepts drawn from Greek...

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The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography

as Self (archival footage)
Released: 2017-06-02

Portrait photographer Elsa Dorfman found her medium in 1980: the larger-than-life Polaroid Land...

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Henry Miller: Prophet of Desire

as Self - Writer (archive footage)
Released: 2017-01-25

The US writer Henry Miller (1891-1980), scandalous and nonconformist creator, hated by the most...

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Anaïs Nin Observed

as Self
Released: 1974-06-28

In this documentary Anais Nin is shown at work, at home, and talking with and about her...

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Bells of Atlantis

as Naked woman in hammock
Released: 1952-09-01

A perfect fusion of poetry and film, with dense layered imagery and music from electro pioneers...

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Jazz of Lights

as Self
Released: 1954-01-01

A pulsating city symphony of light, movement, and electronic music, transforming Times Square in...

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Anaïs Nin, vivre sans entraves

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-03-11

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Through the Magiscope

as Magiscope Woman
Released: 1969-01-01

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Dim Dam Dom

as Self
First aired: 1965-03-07

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