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Bacon's Arena

Type: Feature
Released: 2005
Length: 95 min.
Directed by: Adam Low

Crew

Producer Anthony Wall

Production Company BBC

Editor Sean Mackenzie

Full credits (Main credits only)

Themes

Status

  • Shown in festivals
  • Broadcast within UK

Synopsis:

A profile of the great British painter Francis Bacon, whose life was as outrageous as his work. In this Arena film Director Adam Low is granted exclusive access to Bacon's work and creates an energetic exploration of the mercurial artist and his often troubled life.

Festivals

Sheffield Doc Fest 2006


Awards

24th FIFA, Montreal. Best Film for Television.
HUGO Awards, Chicago. Gold Plaque. Best Arts Documentary.
International EMMY Nomination. Best Arts Documentary.
RTS Nomination. Best Music – Original Score. Brian Eno.



Synopsis:
A profile of the great British painter Francis Bacon, whose life was as outrageous as his work. In this Arena film Director Adam Low is granted exclusive access to Bacon's work and creates an energetic exploration of the mercurial artist and his often troubled life.
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