Love Is The Devil (1998)

Synopsis: An intriguing biographical look at British painter Francis Bacon focusing on his turbulent and tragic relationship with lover George Dyer, a former boxer and small time thief. I, CLAUDIUS veteran Jacobi gives a fiery performance as the... An intriguing biographical look at British painter Francis Bacon focusing on his turbulent and tragic relationship with lover George Dyer, a former boxer and small time thief. I, CLAUDIUS veteran Jacobi gives a fiery performance as the mischievous and emotionally chilly artist who is awakened one night in his ill-kempt studio by Dyer, who has come to rob him. Bacon offers him the chance to take whatever he wants if he stays the night. Dyer stays on as Bacon's lover, beginning a turbulent affair during the course of which both parties' insecurities and destructive natures are revealed. Directed by famed British video artist John Maybury. [More]

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Anne Lambton

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Anne Lambton, Karl Johnson

Director: John Maybury

Director: John Maybury
Producer: Chiara Menage
Composer: Ryuichi Sakamoto

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