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Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) 6.2
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Metascore: 50/100
Reviews: 93 user | 103 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com Turning her back on her wealthy, established family, Diane Arbus falls in love with Lionel Sweeney, an enigmatic mentor who introduces Arbus to the marginalized people who help her become one of the most revered photographers of the twentieth century. Director:Steven Shainberg |
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Cast
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| Robert Downey Jr. | ... |
Lionel Sweeney
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| Harris Yulin | ... |
David Nemerov
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| Jane Alexander | ... |
Gertrude Nemerov
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Grace Arbus
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Genevieve McCarthy | ... |
Sophie Arbus
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Jack Henry
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Tippa Henry
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Mary Duffy | ... |
Althea
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Lynn-Marie Stetson | ... |
Fiona (Naked Girl)
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Gwendolyn Bucci | ... |
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Christina Rouner | ... |
Lois
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In 1958, in New York City, the upper class Diane Arbus is a frustrated and lonely woman with a conventional marriage with two daughters. Her husband is a photographer sponsored by the wealthy parents of Diane, and she works as his assistant. When Lionel Sweeney, a mysterious man with hypertrichosis (a.k.a. werewolf syndrome, a disease that causes excessive body hair), comes to live in the apartment in the upper floor, Diane feels a great attraction for him and is introduced to the world of freaks and marginalized people, falling in love with Lionel. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rated R for graphic nudity, some sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
20 October 2006 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$16,800,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$28,815 (USA) (10 November 2006)Gross:
$220,914 (USA) (15 December 2006)Company Credits
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Written by Antonio Vivaldi
Arranged by George Wilson
Published by Carbert Special Accounts
Courtesy of Associated Production Music, LLC
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Robert Downey Jr. has a previous connection to the Arbus family. His father, filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. made Greaser's Palace starring Diane Arbus' ex-husband Allan, with young Robert in a small part. See more »Goofs
In the beginning of the movie, during the fur coat fashion show, Diane goes out onto the porch to expose herself. When she first walks out, the top two buttons of her dress are unbuttoned. The scene cuts to a close-up of Diane and the top two buttons are now buttoned. See more »Quotes
Diane Arbus: [to Lionel] I saw you through my window and right away I wanted to take a portrait of you.See more »
Soundtracks
"The Four Seasons Spring Concerto No. 1 Largo"Written by Antonio Vivaldi
Arranged by George Wilson
Published by Carbert Special Accounts
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For anyone who cares to know something about the real Diane Arbus, or who values psychological veracity, this film is abysmal. Arbus was a brilliant, talented, restless, and troubled person, but this film depicts her as completely self-involved, and truly bizarre in her taste and judgment. Kidman portrays her as wan and vague, whereas she was someone who knocked people over with her charisma. The totally fictional relationship that is central to the film is quite unbelievable, and Robert Downey is truly annoying in his smirking portrayal of someone who seems to think he's superior to the rest of the world simply because of his affliction. The film depicts this encounter as being the source of Arbus's interest in "freaks," which is a truly banal explanation for the inspiration behind some of the greatest photographs of the 20th century. The mystery to me is why people of some talent and intelligence chose to be involved with this film in any way.