The South Bank Show (1985)
Directed by David Hinton
Genres - Visual Arts |
Sub-Genres - Art History, Biography, Graphic & Applied Arts |
Run Time - 55 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Andrea LeVasseur
Part of The South Bank Show series, David Hinton directs this BBC documentary about British painter Francis Bacon, known for his horrifying portraits of humanity. The program consists of a series of conversations between Bacon and interviewer Melvyn Bragg, starting with commentary during a side-show presentation at the Tate Gallery in London. Later in the evening, Bacon is followed through various bars hanging out, drinking, and gambling. In another segment, Bacon provides a tour of his painting studio and a glimpse at his reference photographs of distorted humans. The artist discusses his theories, influences, and obsessions. This title won an International Emmy Award in 1985.
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art, artist, Ireland, painting