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Francis Bacon Fragments of a Portrait

Francis Bacon Fragments of a Portrait

1966TV Movie⏱️ 44m
Documentary
7
IMDB Rating
7 votes

Artist Francis Bacon is interviewed by writer and critic David Sylvester.

Director
Michael Gill
Writers
N/A
Stars
Francis Bacon, Alan Dobie, David Sylvester
Release Date
September 18, 1966
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
💬 2
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
as Self
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Alan Dobie
as Self - Narrator
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David Sylvester
as Self

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Black and White
Production
BBC One

🎯 Categories

Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

A brush with violence.
by imdb-920832024-04-14
9/10

"An updated look at Bacon, troubled artist whose works, unknown by many, disturbing. The BBC have done many documentaries on Bacon, it is rehashed footage, cut in different ways. The arena one being the best. I am not sure we need another documentary, but it it brings new curious viewers- not a bad thing? A brush with violence is one of the most compelling films made. Showing him at his best, open and honest about crucifixion, mortality, etc. Cut together well, the same archive footage seen before, there will be a movie about him - a la Bob Ross. If you are at all interested in art, go and s..."

📖 Synopsis

Artist Francis Bacon is interviewed by writer and critic David Sylvester.