Francis Bacon

Born: 1909-10-28

Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his emotionally charged raw imagery, fixation on personal motifs, and heavy experimentation. At the age of sixteen Bacon left his home in rural Ireland to try his luck in London. Follow his eventful journey to become one of Britain's most acclaimed artists.


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Memory: The Origins of Alien

as Self - Artist (archive footage)
Released: 2019-01-24

The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies,...

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For No Good Reason

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2012-10-12

For No Good Reason a film about Ralph Steadman. Johnny Depp guides the visually stunning...

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Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence

as uncredited
Released: 2017-01-28

In this unique, compelling film, those who knew him speak freely, some for the first time, to...

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Burroughs: The Movie

as Self
Released: 1984-02-10

An exploration of Burroughs’ life story, as told by Burroughs himself along with many of his...

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Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact

as uncredited
Released: 1987-04-28

In his London studio, Francis Bacon discusses his work and approach with David Sylvester. His...

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Bacon's Arena

as Francis Bacon
Released: 2006-05-16

A profile of British painter, Francis Bacon.

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Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait

as Self
Released: 1966-07-18

Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait explores the recurring themes in Bacon’s work, his...

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Francis Bacon

as uncredited
Released: 1988-01-01

Francis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The English painter...

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Francis Bacon: The Outsider

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-12-15

Adam Clayton retraces a trip artist Francis Bacon took to Ireland in 1929, painting a fresh...

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