Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
Watch TrailerIn 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1998 |
| Country | United Kingdom, France, Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | John Maybury |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (68 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: John Maybury
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
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