Francis Bacon: Paintings 1944-1962 David Thompson’s wordless film from 1963 presents an unsettling montage of images from Bacon’s major mid-period works. Documentary 1963 11 mins Barbara Hepworth at the Tate A record of the famed sculptor’s 1968 Tate retrospective, accompanied by a fascinating narration by Hepworth herself. Biopic Documentary 1969 12 mins Pace Katrina McPherson’s dance film intimately tracks the frenetic movements of a solo dancer, accompanied by an electronic score by Philip Jeck. Performance 1995 5 mins Jeff Keen Films An aptly playful profile of the experimental filmmaker, introduced by Keen’s alter-ego Dr. Gaz. Documentary 1983 37 mins Photomontage Today: Peter Kennard An analysis of the use of photomontage to distort meaning and create subversive and oppositional art, exemplified by the work of Peter Kennard. Documentary 1983 35 mins Sign Is a Fine Investment This fascinating documentary charts the history of advertising from 1897 up to 1960 – as the era of the Mad Men took hold. Documentary 1983 46 mins The Lacey Rituals Performance artist Bruce Lacey’s singular take on the home movie, documenting the minutiae of family life from bath-time to toast-making. Animation & Artists Moving Image 1972 63 mins
