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Fur is a 2006 drama film portraying American photographer Diane Arbus, played by Nicole Kidman. The movie explores Arbus’s life and work, characterized by her distinctive and often unsettling photographs. It is based on a biography and incorporates fictional elements alongside the subject's established artistic output.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 2006 |
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What is Fur about?
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus follows Nicole Kidman's fictionalized version of the American photographer as she moves from commercial fashion work toward her disturbing and distinctive artistic vision. The 2006 film also focuses on her marriage to Allan Arbus and her attraction to an unusual neighbor. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_%28film%29)
Is Fur an accurate Diane Arbus biography?
No. The film is loosely based on Patricia Bosworth's book Diane Arbus: A Biography, but it openly uses fictional and surreal elements. It should be treated as an imaginative portrait rather than a complete record of Arbus's life. [Source](https://filmmakermagazine.com/archives/issues/fall2006/features/camera_ready.php)
Who is Lionel Sweeney in Fur?
Lionel Sweeney, played by Robert Downey Jr., is the fictional, heavily hairy neighbor who encourages Diane's artistic curiosity. The character acts as a composite of several real influences and relationships associated with Arbus. [Source](https://filmmakermagazine.com/archives/issues/fall2006/features/camera_ready.php)
Who directed Fur and when was it released?
Steven Shainberg directed Fur in 2006 from a screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson. Nicole Kidman stars with Robert Downey Jr. and Ty Burrell. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_%28film%29)
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