Desiree Akhavan

Desiree Akhavan is a director, writer and actress whose debut feature film, Appropriate Behavior, was a Sundance hit. She's also featured in the fourth season of HBO's Girls. 

Desiree Akhavan appears in the following:

'The Bisexual,' Beliefs & Societies, A New Opera

Monday, October 29, 2018

Desiree Akhavan on "The Bisexual." Neil MacGregor on Living with the Gods: On Beliefs and Peoples. Nico Muhly on “Marnie.” 

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Sneak Preview Screening of 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post'

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Join Nancy co-hosts Kathy Tu & Tobin Low for a screening of The Miseducation of Cameron Post and a Q&A with director Desiree Akhavan, Mathew Shurka, and guest stars from the film. 

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Desiree Akhavan's Breakthrough Breakup

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Akhavan’s debut feature film, Appropriate Behavior, mines the details of her own life—particularly the most uncomfortable moments. It also earned her a spot on this season of Girls.

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