Love Is the Devil (DVD)

In 1971, artist Francis Bacon (Derek Jacobi) is hailed as a genius at a retrospective of his work in Paris. Meanwhile, his gay lover George Dyer (Daniel Craig) lies dying from an overdose in their hotel room. Dyer reflects on how he first met Bacon, while attempting to burgle his house in 1964. The pair embarked on a troublesome affair, with Dyer working as Bacon's model, but the artist's emotional detachment, and his ever-present coterie of Soho bohemians, place a further strain on the relationship. As a consequence, Dyer turns to drink and drugs. Derek Jacobi won the Evening Standard Best Actor award for his performance.