Bacon's Arena
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century and for the first time we have a film biography produced with the full co-operation of Bacon's estate. Exploring his early days as a gifted young painter who stalled for a subject through to his decades of inspired fecundity, this documentary marks the centenary of his birth and shows his lasting power.
Year: 2009
Genre: Documentaries, Queer Cinema, Art On Film, Biography, Docos - Art & Architectures
Country: UK
Director: Adam Low
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: M - Violence, offensive language and nudity
7.9/10
Location in store: Documentary (Art on Film)
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