David Sylvester Movies
- 1987
Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact
Francis Bacon and the Brutality of Fact01987HD
In his London studio, Francis Bacon discusses his work and approach with David Sylvester. His representations of the human figure in portraits and...
- 1966
Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait
Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait01966HD
Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait explores the recurring themes in Bacon’s work, his influences and his life. The documentary is...
- 1970
Magritte: The False Mirror
Magritte: The False Mirror01970HD
Introduces the world of painter René Magritte through an assemblage of the painter's images. Includes statements by Magritte about his...
- 1967
Giacometti
Giacometti01967HD
The Arts Council commissioned this film to coincide with their major retrospective of Giacometti's work at the Tate Gallery (now Tate Britain) in the...
- 2009
Francis Bacon in His Own Words
Francis Bacon in His Own Words02009HD
A collection of BBC archive material about painter Francis Bacon, including a previously unseen interview recorded in 1965.