Film news: Control
Victor at Melanthos reminded me how excited I am at the imminent arrival of the Joy Division film Control. I’m more of a New Order fan than Joy Division but I can guarantee even if you’re not familiar with their music, the film will be beautifully shot as it’s directed by Anton Corbijn.
Control is actually a biopic about Joy Division’s 23-year old lead singer Ian Curtis who committed suicide on the eve of Joy Division’s first U.S. tour. It’s based on the book Touching From a Distance, by Curtis’ wife, Deborah (which I still haven’t managed to buy).
The release date is 5th October – don’t miss this one.
V*Kstro
31 August, 2007 @ 5:15 pm
YOU BEAT ME TO IT! I just hav’nt had the time to use YOUR “The reel thing” & “French fancies” post. Thx!
Libertygirl
1 September, 2007 @ 12:00 am
My mate C art directed the movie – and so I am doubly pleased to report that it is bloody brilliant! xx
Allure
1 September, 2007 @ 8:59 am
I read about this film like a year ago in NME. They said, the band (the actors) are great musicians, and the augured a good film. We will see…because I usually don’t like musician biopics, except “The Doors”.
I prefer Joy Division :P
Blue Floppy Hat
1 September, 2007 @ 5:47 pm
I’ve heard of this film….and I’d love to watch, because both JD and New Order were/are brilliant bands. Plus, libertygirl is hopefully right about it!
emsie
1 September, 2007 @ 10:25 pm
sounds like a really interesting film, hadn’t heard about it before.
x
Kaybar007
5 September, 2007 @ 3:17 pm
I *heart* Anton Corbijn cos of the Depeche Mode connection – really looking foward to seeing this movie!
indie
6 September, 2007 @ 7:46 am
If I get tickets, I’ll be seeing it on 20th this month !!! I’m so excited!!