Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

~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.


Genres


General Information

Release Date: 2006-08-30
Budget: $16800000
Revenue: $2312717
Runtime: 122 min


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