I was sceptical when this film was released but was pleasantly surprised by the filmmaking and the acting. Even those not familiar with joy division can still appreciate the beauty of the film. Control in vod film van anton corbijn via stream of download. With exceptional performances from newcomer sam riley as curtis and. Control is also an authentic recreation of a significant cultural moment the birth of the manchester music scene. He grew up listening to the who and the rolling stones, and other heroes of his teenage years included david bowie, jim morrison, janis joplin, iggy pop, lou reed, and james dean. Find this pin and more on public domain online films. Id put you on a movie reel, and that would be just fine. Kontroll, a 2003 hungarian film, released as control internationally. Studio, northsee, 3 dogs and a pony, becker films, claraflora, warner music.
A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to commit suicide at the age of 23. Jul 20, 2017 comparisons between the movie control 2007 and scenes from the shows of joy division. Nov 12, 2007 jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee hot on the heels of control comes this poweful film that perhaps goes even deeper in exploring the reasons for ian curtis s suicide dave simpson. The halo of legend that circulates still today around the name of ian curtis. This is a must see film for any admirer of the seminal band joy division. Wanting to emulate his musical heroes, such as david bowie and iggy pop, he joins a. Watch control full movie in hd visit movie 5708 control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis, taking his s.
Sep 16, 2007 northern lights how to make a film about the short and tragic life of ian curtis. Ian curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of small town life in 1970s england. Control 2007 control 2007 fullonline movie download control 2007 full movie free 4khd control 2007 full movie free fullmovie online control 2007 full movie free movies full control. Ian curtis ist 19 jahre alt, als er debbie kennenlernt. Joy new exhibition celebrates singer ian curtis mirror online.
Shes lost control ian curtis peter hook stephen morris bernard sumner published by zomba music publishers limited performed by joe anderson as anderson, james anthony pearson as pearson, sam riley as riley, harry treadaway as treadaway courtesy of northsee ltd. Northern lights how to make a film about joy divisons ian. Ian curtis had his first massive epileptic seizure at 21, on the way back from a performance the band had just given in london. Sam riley as joy division singer ian curtis in control. Riley is a vital presence in the film and was, frankly, a delight to talk to. Control, a film about joy division singer ian curtis, directed by anton corbijn. Ian curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of small town life in.
Control, a chinesehong kong film written and directed by kenneth bi. Responsible for some of the earliest and most iconic photographs of the band, it seems fated that corbijns first feature would pay tribute to the memory of ian curtis. Poet simon armitage nominates joy division singer ian curtis, who took his own life in 1980 at the age of 23. Ian curtis sam riley ist 19 jahre alt, als er debbie samantha morton. Sign up for news on the latest rentals, subscription classics and free archive highlights.
Control is a 2007 british biographical film about the life of ian curtis, singer of the late1970s english postpunk band joy division. His account of his life features an extraordinary performance from sam riley, writes sukhdev sandhu. Corbin as a first time director excels utilizing his visual and technical skills from his previous life as a music video director. Wanting to emulate his musical heroes, such as david bowie and iggy pop, he joins a band, and his musical ambition begins to thrive. Soon though, the everyday fears and emotions, that fuel his music, slowly begin to eat away at him. Finally, the control script is here for all you fans of the ian curtis joy division movie. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the postpunk band joy division and recorded two albums with the group. Anton corbijns control is about the troubled life and times of postpunk legend ian curtis, the lead singer of joy division, who killed himself in 1980 at the age of 23, depressed by his epilepsy. The official trailer for control the film about the life and death of ian curtis, who was the singer of a pioneering band called joy division.
Anton corbijns stunning and profoundly moving biopic of joy division front man ian curtis sam riley, a tortured soul who committed suicide on the eve of the bands first us tour. Ian curtis was born in old trafford, manchester, at the memorial hospital. Being just a few months younger than ian curtis, i was lucky enough to have seen joy division play five times and it is astounding how the actors recreate the raw energy and. The influence of ian curtis has been undeniable throughout the years since ian left us, and its a given that joy division will continue to garner fans for as many years as people are capable of being moved by. His account of his life features an extraordinary performance from sam. Anton corbijns control, covering the short life of 1970s british rocker ian curtis of joy division, captures the period nicely. A husband and father, curtis begins to feel the strain of his bands growing. Oct 05, 2007 director anton corbijn was one of the few people to know joy divisions ian curtis. The extraordinary achievement of control is that it works simultaneously as a musical biopic and the story of a life. It is the first feature film directed by anton corbijn, who had worked with joy division as a photographer. Learn more about the making of control, watch extended clips of the movie, or read the directors commentary. Control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis, taking his story from schoolboy days of. Its a theme explored in the incisive film control, which recounts the story of a young man from northeast england who, in the 1970s, became lead singer of the groundbreaking rock band joy division. Natalie curtis, daughter of joy division singer, ian curtis, went on set, camera in hand, to find out.
Former joy division members peter hook and stephen morris have claimed the forthcoming ian curtis biopic is inaccurate although the pair gave the anton corbijn movie control a huge thumbs. Official trailer for the movie control by anton corbijn. The film expands on deborahs touching from a distance book, which was a personal account of her life with ian curtis, to give a fuller account of the man and his life. Control tells the story of ian curtis, the enigmatic lead singer of influential british band joy division. Ian curtis at a works party, 1977 division central. Oct 25, 2007 the extraordinary achievement of control is that it works simultaneously as a musical biopic and the story of a life. While live performances, studio sessions and van trips comprise much of the movie, in control joy division is part of the sceneryat most a foil for curtis increasingly tormented personal. John cooper clarke, david bowie, joy division, new order, the killers, the velvet underground, roxy music, kraftwerk, iggy pop, supersister control music. Ian curtis had his first massive epileptic seizure at 21, on the way back from a. Ian kevin curtis 15 july 1956 18 may 1980 was an english singersongwriter and musician. Sam riley found out that he got the role of ian curtis in control on his 26th birthday. Joy division, formerly known as warsaw, was a brilliant rock group that served its time and something that has lived through decades with the help of their songs, love for fans, and legendary performances unfortunately for his bandmates and singer ian curtis, this pictureperfect scenery was cut short. Director anton corbijn was one of the few people to know joy divisions ian curtis. Ian curtis joy division biopic in voller lange online.
John cooper clarke, david bowie, joy division, new order, the. Ian curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of smalltown life in 1970s england. Based on the 1996 memoir touching from a distance by ians widow deborah curtis, the film follows curtis life from his teenage years to his tragic death at age. The life story of one of british rocks most tragic figures ian curtis of seminal manchester band joy division is stunningly rendered in majestic monochrome, in the debut film from famous photographer anton corbijn. Soon though, the everyday fears and emotions, that fuel. The influence of ian curtis has been undeniable throughout the years since ian left us, and its a given that joy division will continue to garner fans for as many years as people are capable of being moved by sincere, meaningful, and personal music. Directed by acclaimed photographer anton corbijn and based on deborah curtis s touching from a distance, control is the story of the late joy division singer ian curtis s life, from the bands rise to fame to his tragic suicide.
Download control ian curtis torrent at torrentfunk. Control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis, taking his story from schoolboy days of 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the bands first american. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent control online on moviefone. The awardwinning drama marks the feature film directorial debut of acclaimed photographer and visual artist anton corbijn and stars sam riley ian curtis, academy award nominee samantha morton deborah curtist and alexandra maria lara annik honore. In 1970s england, troubled musician ian curtis sam riley rises to fame as lead singer of the band joy division. Control tells the story of ian curtis rise to fame from humble beginnings in macclesfield through to his tragically young demise. Members of joy division talk about ian curtis s dancing lost in music duration. Control original soundtrack original soundtrack songs. He racked up a slew of awards and nominations for his portrayal of ian curtis in control and has received critical praise for his performances in indie fare such as brighton rock and on the road.
We have 3 control ian curtis movie torrents for you. Nov 26, 2014 starring samantha morton minority report and alexandra maria lara downfall and featuring an incredible performance from newcomer sam riley 24 hour party people as ian curtis, control. Starring samantha morton minority report and alexandra maria lara downfall and featuring an incredible performance from newcomer sam riley 24 hour party people as ian curtis, control documents the relationship with both his wife and his girlfriend, his battle with epilepsy and the road to success with this band, joy division. Ian curtis sam riley ist 19 jahre alt, als er debbie samantha morton kennen lernt. A husband and father, curtis begins to feel the strain of his. I wish i were a warhol silk screen hanging on the wall. Joy division movie control a disappointment reuters. Thankfully control is not just a beautiful looking movie but a perfectly pitched study of the rise and tragic fall of the tortured ian curtis. Control full movie watch online, stream or download chili. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the movie to get the dialogue.
And since his early death is so wellknown, the movie consists of a progression, not a progress. Initial screenings of control were met with no short amount of praise, including a standing ovation at cannes and approval from each surviving member of joy division, so it is not a surprise that the films soundtrack released the same day as rhinos joy division collectors edition not to be confused with deluxe edition reissues of unknown pleasures, closer, and still is. Inspired by finally having got round to reading debbie curtis s book, i just watched control for the second time and was moved even more than when i saw it in the cinema. Control, a 2005 episode of the television series house. And since his early death is so wellknown, the movie. In this time we see curtis grow from david bowieinfatuated teen to sex pistolsinspired punk, and eventually to rising new wave star. Ian curtis is a quiet and rather sad lad who works for an employment agency and sings in a band called warsaw. All new yorks broken hearts and secrets would be mine. In 1973, when we first encounter him, ian curtis sam riley is a lanky schoolboy in macclesfield, a redbrick english town outside of manchester, with intense but not unusual interests. Jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee music. Theres no ragstoriches clichemongering, because for ian, even the riches were sackcloth. Control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis, taking his story from schoolboy days of 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the bands first american tour in 1980. Control control, inglaterra, 2007 cafe com arte e acucar.
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