Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

A love story.

Directed by Steven Shainberg

Produced by Iron Film, Pressman Film

2006122 min6.1 / 10

A dreamlike, visually sumptuous exploration of artistic awakening and transgressive desire, blending biographical realism with surreal fantasy.

In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.

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  • Is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.

  • Is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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