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

About This Movie

Love Is the Devil tells a rather unconventional love story, set against the gritty backdrop of 1960s London. Bacon's character is this chaotic force, while George Dyer, the burglar, brings a rawness that contrasts with the artist's flamboyant life. The film really nails that tension between desire and destruction, with a kind of raw, pulsing energy that feels almost palpable. You can see the influences of Bacon's own art in the atmospheric visuals and the way it plays with light and shadow. The pacing is deliberate, allowing moments to linger, which really adds to the overall intensity. Daniel Craig’s performance stands out, capturing Dyer's struggle and vulnerability in a world full of excess and eccentricity.

Unique exploration of love and art.Intense performances that capture vulnerability.Strong visual style that reflects Bacon's work.