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. Thats what identifies ian curtis, joy division, and their music. If you have interest in music or want to see a well made bio pic, watch control. Kristen stewart, garrett hedlund, and sam riley portray the characters of marylou, dean moriarty, and sal paradise respectively in the movie on the road. But thats not the essential component of control, the movie that anton corbijn dedicated to them in 2007. In lindsay reades and mick middless book, though, the same bernard says that during the recording of closer the producer martin hannett was under the effects of heroine. Control was taken from the joy division song entitled, shes lost control. In the grant gees documentary joy division, bernard says people thought ian was using drugs because of his way of dancing on stage, but he replies he never used drugs. Peter hook and stephen morris have claimed the forthcoming ian curtis biopic is inaccurate. The screenplay by matt greenhalgh was based on the biography touching from a distance by curtis s. Soon though, the everyday fears and emotions, that fuel his music, slowly begin to eat away at him.
Soon though, the everyday fears and emotions, that fuel his. Anton corbijn in control 2007 sam riley in control 2007 control 2007 alexandra maria lara. Search, discover and share your favorite ian curtis gifs. A cloud hangs over me marks every move deep in the memory of what once was love. Ian and deborah lived first in hulme and then in chadderton, and in. Compilation of the scenes of control, the story of ian curtis s life and joy division, in order from one to eleven. In this time we see curtis grow from david bowieinfatuated teen to sex pistolsinspired punk, and eventually to rising new wave star. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor. In 1970s england, troubled musician ian curtis sam riley rises to fame as lead singer of the band joy division. See more ideas about joy division, control joy division and ian curtis. 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. It is a story of youth culture, a love story and a tragic tale of a life lost too soon.
Sep 06, 2007 official trailer for the movie control by anton corbijn. Ian curtis was born in old trafford, manchester, at the memorial hospital. Ian and deborah lived first in hulme and then in chadderton, and in may 1977 moved into 77 barton street in macclesfield. The files are filled not so much with his work as with his dreams. 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. Ian curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of small town life in 1970s england. Kristen stewart, garrett hedlund, and sam riley portray the characters of marylou, dean moriarty, and sal. 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.
Ian curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of smalltown life in 1970s england. May 27, 2007 control ian curtis this feature is not available right now. 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. With sam riley, samantha morton, craig parkinson, alexandra maria lara. Deborah does considerably more in the film than ask ian what are his favorite color and favorite movie. Control is a music drama biopic based on joy division front singer ian curtis life from 197380, when he took his own life. Although it was shot in color, the film was printed out in black and white. Curtis was known for his bassbaritone voice, dance style, and songwriting typically filled with imagery of desolation, emptiness, and alienation. The movie covers him from the assembly of his first band warsaw, to his early marriage and child, the building of joy division, perhaps the most important post punk band of all, the music, the success, the mistress. This soundtrack captures the mood and tone of the era that surrounded joy division and the tracks by the actors are impressive. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. Control, the story of ian curtis, singer of british alternative band joy division. John cooper clarke, david bowie, joy division, new order. Curtis was known for his bassbaritone voice, dance style, and songwriting typically filled with.
Control 112 movie clip no love lost 2007 hd youtube. Compilation of the scenes of control, the story of ian curtiss life and joy division, in order from one to eleven. Natalie curtis, daughter of joy division singer, ian curtis, went on set, camera in hand, to find out natalie curtis fri 21 sep 2007 22. Ian curtis had met deborah woodruffe while they were both still at school in macclesfield.
This included areas where ian curtis had actually lived. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal, professional, and romantic. He has been married to alexandra maria lara since august 8, 2009. His recent statement i did not want to make a rock movie briefly raised hopes immediately dispelled when he added, this is a film about a boy. May 18, 2007 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. 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. There are a number of films attempting to relate the tortured story of ian curtis and joy division but i really like how this one lets the music do much of the storytelling. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the postpunk band joy division and recorded two albums with the group. Control is a film about ian curtis, the lead singer of the band joy division, people expecting an indepth film about the band will be a little disappointed because this is the story of their lead singer, a troubled young man who just couldnt face it anymore.
He is an actor, known for control 2007, maleficent 2014 and pride and prejudice and zombies 2016. Directed by acclaimed photographer anton corbijn and based on deborah curtiss touching from a distance, control is the story of the late. Ian kevin curtis 15 july 1956 18 may 1980 was an english singersongwriter and musician. Members of joy division talk about ian curtis s dancing lost in music duration. To achieve this, writer matt greenhalgh interviewed all the relevant people including an. Control is a 2007 british biographical film about the life of ian curtis, singer of the late1970s english postpunk band joy division. 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. Ian curtis, we are shown in a new film, was one of those introverted teenagers who gaze sadly upon their own destiny. 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. Inspired by finally having got round to reading debbie curtiss book, i just watched control for the second time and was moved even more than when i saw it in the cinema.
Members of joy division talk about ian curtiss dancing lost in music duration. In his cramped bedroom in macclesfield, england, his schoolboys desk holds files labeled for poems, novels, and so on. A report about the upcoming biopic about the short life of joy divisions ian curtis who died on may 18th 1980. 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. Sam riley was born on january 8, 1980 in bradford, west yorkshire, england. They were married on 23rd august 1975, at st thomass church in henbury, a few miles west of macclesfield. A husband and father, curtis begins to feel the strain of his bands growing. The movie was partially shot on location around nottingham, macclesfield and manchester.
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. Finally, the control script is here for all you fans of the ian curtis joy division movie. Ian curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of small town life in. The screenplay by matt greenhalgh was based on the biography touching from a distance by curtis s widow deborah, who served as a coproducer on the film. There isnt much drama or fastpaced scenes until the very end, i guess, and that seems to be what everyone criticizes about the movie. Control 40 years after the release of joy divisions first album, were listening a little closer to the words of ian curtis. As long is one is aware the movie focuses primarily on curtiss relationship with his wife and his affair with annik honore, all is well. Wanting to emulate his musical heroes, such as david bowie and iggy pop, he joins a band, and his musical ambition begins to thrive. This film is incredible, and the guys from jdnew order have said it is very accurate as possible for a film anyway. The film is made in black and white, which adds a certain edge to the film. It is the first feature film directed by anton corbijn, who had worked with joy division as a photographer. Love shattered pride what once was innocence turned on its side. Sep 21, 2007 natalie curtis, daughter of joy division singer, ian curtis, went on set, camera in hand, to find out natalie curtis fri 21 sep 2007 22.
Sam riley was the unknown star of the ian curtis biopic control, which won best european film at the directors fortnight sidebar at cannes film festival and five prizes at the british independent. Official trailer for the movie control by anton corbijn. As long is one is aware the movie focuses primarily on curtis s relationship with his wife and his affair with annik honore, all is well. He especially liked musicians whose lyrics spoke of death, or those who had died at their peak. Control tells the story of ian curtis rise to fame from humble beginnings in macclesfield through to his tragically young demise.
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