Anton Corbijn Movies

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

As vocalist with The Misfits and Samhain, Glen Danzig was one of the first artists to carve out a dark path between punk and hard rock, and he brought his sound to the masses with his group Danzig. Danzig: Archive de la Morte is a collection of music videos that bring the man's sinister vision to the screen intact, including uncensored versions of several clips which have never been aired on broadcast television due to their strong content. Songs include "Dirty Black Summer," "Mother '93," "How the Gods Kill," "It's Coming Down," "Sistinas," and "Bodies." ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Depeche Mode: Devotional presents an early live performance by the passionate British rock band acclaimed for their stage presence and intensity. Twelve songs make up the video: "Higher Love," "World in My Eyes," "Walking in My Shoes," "Stripped," "Condemnation," "Judas," "I Feel You," "Never Let Me Down Again," "Rush," "In Your Room," "Personal Jesus," and "Enjoy the Silence." ~ Sarah Sloboda, All Movie Guide