Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
“Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon,” directed by John Maybury, explores the tumultuous relationship between the renowned painter Francis Bacon and his lover George Dyer. Set against the backdrop of 1960s London, the film delves into themes of obsession, art, and self-destruction, capturing the raw intensity of Bacon’s life and work.
Views: 64
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Director: John Maybury
Actors: Adrian Scarborough, Annabel Brooks, Anne Lambton, Daniel Craig, Derek Jacobi, Duggie Fields, Karl Johnson, Maria Björnson, Tilda Swinton, Ulla Larson-Styles
Country: France, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
Company: Arts Council of England, BBC Film, BBC Films, British Film Institute (BFI)
Awards: 7 wins & 3 nominations
Worldwide Gross: $354,004
Duration:
1h 27minRelease: 1998
Release Date: 1998-09-16
IMDb: 6.5
TMDB: 6.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
FilmAffinity: 6.3