Henry & June

Henry amp June is a 1990 American biographical drama film directed by Philip Kaufman, and stars Fred Ward, Maria de Medeiros and Uma Thurman. It is loosely based on Anas Nins French book of the same name, and tells the story of Nins relationship with Henry Miller and his wife, June.

Paris, France in 1931. Anas Nin is in a stable relationship with her husband Hugo, but longs for more out of life. When Nin first meets Henry Miller, he is working on his first novel. Nin is drawn to Miller and his wife June, as well as their bohemian lifestyle. Nin becomes involved in the couples tormented relationship, having an affair with Miller and also pursuing June. Ultimately, Nin helps Miller to publish his novel, Tropic of Cancer, but catalyzes the Millers separation, while she returns to Hugo.Henry amp June was the first film to receive the MPAAs rating of NC17 Predatororiginally received this rating, but was cut to qualify for an R rating which was devised as a replacement for the X rating. NC17 was intended to signify serious, nonpornographic films with more violence or especially sexual content than would qualify for an R rating. The inclusion of the postcard Nin views at the start of the film which is of Hokusais The Dream of the Fishermans Wife, and some scenes of le Bal des Beaux Arts contributed to the NC17 rating. ........

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