"Love is the Devil" is all about Francis Bacon, the 20th century self-taught gay painter not to be confused with the 17th century Sir Francis Bacon who probably would have made a much more interesting subject. As a biography, this film can't be any more interesting than the subject. And, since the painter wasn't particularly interesting (according to the film), neither is the film. Embellished with visual effects in a woeful attempt to enhance the meager subject, "Love is the Devil" is artsy stuff for "art house" junkies, art pedants, etc. or anyone with a specific interest in Bacon. (C)
