Control  (2007)

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Prolific music-video helmer and award-winning photographer Anton Corbijn makes his feature directorial debut with this biographical drama concerning the late Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. Based on the book Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy Division by the enigmatic singer's wife Deborah Curtis, Control documents the life of a legend who changed the face of modern music but never lived to witness the remarkable impact of his life's work. The time was the late 1970s, and the post-punk explosion was just gaining momentum in England. At the forefront of this movement was a band named Joy Division. Formed in 1976 and first calling themselves Warsaw, Joy Division favored mood and expression over the aggressive stance that had come to define punk rock. The band was championed by Factory Records founder Tony Wilson, and collaborated with producer Martin Hannett on the album that would become their undisputed masterpiece -- 1979's Unknown Pleasures. But despite the band's rising popularity, lead singer Curtis was not in good mental or physical health due a debilitating battle with epilepsy and an extramarital affair, and hanged himself in his Macclesfield home on the eve of the band's first U.S. tour. Newcomer Sam Riley stars opposite Samantha Morton in the film that sets out to tell the definitive story of a true rock & roll legend. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

122 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Anton Corbijn

Writer(s):

Matt Greenhalgh

Producer(s):

Orian Williams, Todd Eckert, Anton Corbijn

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Sexual Situations, Profanity)

Categories:

Drama, Foreign

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• 2007 - Control - Cannes Film Festival - Directors' Fortnight - Honorable Mention
• 2007 - Control - Cannes Film Festival - Prix Regards Jeunes / Young Eyes Prize
• 2007 - Control - Cannes Film Festival - Label Europa Cinéma Prize - Best European Film
• 2007 - Control - Cannes Film Festival - Camera d'Or - Honorable Mention