The Art of Francis Bacon (2007)
This film explores many of his key canvases which have been newly filmed in HDTV. The works are complemented solely with Bacon’s own words, recorded by Derek Jacobi. The artist’s biography is outlined, but the focus is on his ideas: his thoughts about his work, his reflections about how and why he paints. The result is a rigorous and revealing portrait of one of the few artists who has truly changed the way we see and understand ourselves.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Cast
- Derek Jacobi - Derek Jacobi
Editing: Sam Flynn
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Art of Francis Bacon about?
- This film explores many of his key canvases which have been newly filmed in HDTV. The works are complemented solely with Bacon’s own words, recorded by Derek Jacobi. The artist’s biography is outlined, but the focus is on his ideas: his thoughts about his work, his reflections about how and why he paints. The result is a rigorous and revealing portrait of one of the few artists who has truly changed the way we see and understand ourselves.
- Who stars in The Art of Francis Bacon?
- The Art of Francis Bacon stars Derek Jacobi.
- How long is The Art of Francis Bacon?
- The Art of Francis Bacon has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Art of Francis Bacon?
- The Art of Francis Bacon is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Art of Francis Bacon produced?
- The Art of Francis Bacon was produced in United Kingdom.