Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon

Sep 16, 1998 1h 30m

Biography of the British painter Francis Bacon. The movie focuses on his relationship with George Dyer, his lover. Dyer was a former small time crook.

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7 / 10 Verdict: Good
Avg. Rating: 7 # of Ratings: 1 # of Reviews: 1

Overall Rating

7 / 10 Verdict: Good
Avg. Rating: 7 # of Ratings: 1 # of Reviews: 1

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Director: John Maybury

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  • BarneyNuttall

    BarneyNuttall

    7 / 10
    Love is the Devil acts as a series of snippets into Bacon's tested relationship with George Dyer. The film is chock-full of close ups, reflections, horrific imagery and bruised flesh. It acts as a wonderful depiction of Bacon's works yet it doesn'... Read the full review »

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