Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact(1987)
Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact Synopsis
In his London studio, Francis Bacon discusses his work and approach with David Sylvester. His representations of the human figure in portraits and triptychs link him to the distorted realism of Van Gogh and Picasso, who also portrayed the intensity of life that Bacon calls “the brutality of fact.”
Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact (1987) is a documentary film directed by Michael Blackwood, released on April 28, 1987 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Francis Bacon, David Sylvester and John Edwards.
- Director:
- Michael Blackwood
- Producers:
- Michael Blackwood
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Southon
- Production:
- Michael Blackwood Productions, BBC Arena, BBC TV, SR
- Status:
- Released
Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact Cast & Crew
Main cast
Francis Bacon
as Self
- David Sylvester
David Sylvester
as Self (Interviewer)
- John Edwards
John Edwards
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michael Blackwood, produced by Michael Blackwood.
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Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact online?
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Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact?
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The main cast of Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact (1987) includes Francis Bacon, David Sylvester and John Edwards. The film was directed by Michael Blackwood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact released?
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Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact was released on April 28, 1987 and runs for 58m.