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Francis Bacon
Documentary film with a runtime of 55 minutes, released in 1987. Presented in English.
At a Glance
Year1987
TypeMovie
LanguageEnglish
GenreDocumentary
Synopsis
Francis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The English painter unmasked his subjects in a provocative and ruthless manner. Deformed bodies, grimacing faces and the materiality of colour make us aware of brutality and sexuality, existential abysses and the fears of existence. Author Melvyn Bragg accompanies the painter throughout his day. This begins in his London atelier, leads us on to his favourite pub and ends up in gambling club in Soho.
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