Dreflix: Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait

Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait

Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait explores the recurring themes in Bacon’s work, his influences and his life. The documentary is accompanied by a haunting score specially composed by Edwin Astley for the production.

1966

0h 44min

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Francis Bacon
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Alan Dobie
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David Sylvester
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