Bacon's Arena - The Definitive Francis Bacon Story [2005]

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Studio: Diffusion Pictures

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Number of Discs: 1

Format: PAL,

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fantastic (07 November 2008)
Whether you are a fan or not (and you definitely will be after watching it!), this is an amazing study of the artist. The film is carefully considered and concise, and accompanied by a beautifully haunting score. It really shows you what a weird and wonderful man Bacon was. And the extra features are great too!

wonderful but bullfighting sequences very distressing (07 October 2008)
Wonderful and insightful look at Francis Bacon artist and person. I would point out however there are some distressing bullfighting sequences during the main documentary that are unpleasant and objectionable. It is within the context of Bacon as an artist and man, but I don't really want to watch animals being tortured and killed on a DVD and feel others may share that viewpoint or at least should be aware such content is there.

Francs Bacon Fan (22 September 2008)
I remember this first being broadcast in 2005 and sadly only managed to record the last 30 minutes or so. Thankfully though, through Amazon, I was thrilled to hear that the documentary was being released on DVD and have to say that I'm very happy with the results given. The complete, original Arena film is there lasting around 90 minutes and to add to this is a handful of smaller films based around Francis' life. A great one being on his Reece Mews studio in South Kensington.

If you like Francis Bacon, you'll be pleased with this purchase, a very slick produced product. A bargain too, especially at just under £13! Get the DVD and then go and visit the current exhibition! You won't be disappointed.

Superior Documentary on Britain's Finest Artist (20 August 2008)
For once the word definitive is used justifiably here. A great 90 min documentary (originally an Arena film) is accompanied by four other short documentaries/interviews. Particularly enjoyable is the interview with David Sylvester, with Sylvester looking the archetypal art intellectual (cigarette, polo neck sweater)! A beautifully packaged DVD.

Fantastic Documentary (31 July 2008)
A really insightful look at the incredible life and work of Francis Bacon. There are some great interview sections with Bacon. The extras are extensive as well, making it a definitive package.