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The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky is a 2001 Australian film written, shot, directed and edited by Paul Cox about Vaslav Nijinsky, based on the premier danseur's published diaries.
Cox had the idea of making a film about Nijinsky for over 30 years ever since he heard Paul Scofield read extracts from Nijinksky's diaries on the radio. He used voiceover readings by Derek Jacobi combined with images related to the dancer's life. Several Leigh Warren Dancers portrayed Nijinsky in different roles.
Original Release
04/25/2002
US Release
05/31/2002
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Derek Jacobi | Nijinsky (voice) (as Sir Derek Jacobi) / Nijinsky |
| Delia Silvan | Romola |
| Chris Haywood | Oscar |
| Hans Sonneveld | Doctor |
| Oliver Streeton | Psychiatrist |
| Jillian Smith | Emilia |
| David Gallasch | Critic |
| Aanya Whitehead | Maid |
| Gabriella Joy Smart | Piano Player |
| Lisa Heaven | Prostitute |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Derek Jacobi | Nijinsky (voice) (as Sir Derek Jacobi) / Nijinsky |
| Delia Silvan | Romola |
| Chris Haywood | Oscar |
| Hans Sonneveld | Doctor |
| Oliver Streeton | Psychiatrist |
| Jillian Smith | Emilia |
| David Gallasch | Critic |
| Aanya Whitehead | Maid |
| Gabriella Joy Smart | Piano Player |
| Lisa Heaven | Prostitute |
| Patricia Cellier | Prostitute |
| Kyra Cox | Little Kyra |
| Anandine Merino | Little Kyra |
| Vicki Attard | Le Spectre de la Rose - Dancer |
| Csaba Buday | L'Après-midi d'un Faune - Faune |
| Michele Buday | L'Après-midi d'un Faune - Nymph |
| Kim Hales-McArthur | L'Après-midi d'un Faune - Nymph |
| Rachel Jensen | L'Après-midi d'un Faune - Nymph |
| David McAllister | Le Spectre de la Rose - Dancer |
| Donald Mitchell | Beauty - Dancer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Kevin Lucas | Executive Producer |
| William T. Marshall | Executive Producer |
| Paul Cox | Producer |
| Aanya Whitehead | Producer |
