Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998)

In the 1960s, British painter Francis Bacon surprises a burglar and invites him to share his bed. The burglar, a working class man named George Dyer, accepts. After the unique beginning to their love affair, the well-connected and volatile artist assimilates Dyer into his circle of eccentric friends, as Dyer's struggle with addiction strains their bond.

Directing:
  • John Maybury

Writing:
  • John Maybury

Stars:
Release Date: 1998-09-16
themoviedb icon 6/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English | Français
  • Runtime: 92

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