Arena

Season 1, Episode 574

Episode Title: Francis Bacon's Arena

Air Date: 2005-03-19

Overview:

Haunting and ferocious, Francis Bacon's paintings made an indelible impression on art history. His life - as outrageous as his work - is recalled by Arena in the only documentary exclusively permitted by Bacon's estate since his death in 1992. With original music by Brian Eno. Contains footage of bull-fighting.