Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998)

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) is a Drama film directed by John Maybury, rated 6.0/10 by 70 viewers.

In the 1960s, British painter Francis Bacon surprises a burglar and invites him to share his bed. The burglar, a working class man named George Dyer, accepts. After the unique beginning to their love affair, the well-connected and volatile artist assimilates Dyer into his circle of eccentric friends, as Dyer's struggle with addiction strains their bond.

Where to stream (US): Dekkoo, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Dekkoo Amazon Channel.

Directed by John Maybury. Starring Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Anne Lambton, Adrian Scarborough.