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Francis Bacon
1985 · Film · documentary · 55 min
Directed by David Hinton
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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The art style of Francis Bacon is fantastic, but the troubled life he led is maybe even more intriguing, mysterious and dark.
For those curious, here's a very well done documentary on Francis by BBC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgrO5za0lSY (warning, graphic themes)