Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

A slow, dreamlike immersion into an artist's awakening, blending tender romance with unsettling beauty and quiet melancholy.

Directed by

Steven Shainberg

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Nicole Kidman, Robert Downey Jr., Ty Burrell

Tagline

A love story.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, eerie and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, art, love, isolation

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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