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. Biography of ian curtis excerpt ian kevin curtis july 15, 1956 may 18, 1980 was the vocalist, lyricist and occasional guitarist and keyboardist of the band joy division, which he helped form in 1977 in manchester, england. Chris giofreda preceding unsigned comment added by 98. Early life curtis was born in the memorial hospital, old trafford, manchester, in 1956. Anton corbijn, the singular dutch photographer and video maker, has made control, a film observing this fussedover manchester era more through the young life and sickening death of. Director anton corbijn took a shoestring budget of 3 million quid infusing lots of his own cash and an actor plucked from obscurity sam riley to create control, the much buzzedabout. Other appearances include dalziel and pascoe, doctors, and a touch of frost. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. Control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis, taking his story from schoolboy days of. Collection of ian curtis lyrics and extracts from notebooks to be published. Ian curtis is a quiet and rather sad lad who works for an employment agency and sings in a band called warsaw. Control is a 2007 british biographical film about the life of ian curtis, singer of the late1970s english postpunk band joy division. Ian curtis film control on dvd 11th february morrisseysolo.
Trailer for the ian curtis biopic control stereogum. Learn more about the making of control, watch extended clips of the movie, or read the directors commentary. Known for his mysterious vocals and also known as the lead singer of the new wave band joy division fame for them became short when ian committed suicide on may 18th, 1980. Ian curtis, of manchester band joy division, photographed by kevin cummins, lancashire. Em 2007, essa historia foi contada no filme control. Check out the wonderfully wicked movie info, locations and behind the scenes stills and clips. 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. Based on the memoir touching from a distance by deborah curtis, anton corbijns control is as near perfect a filmic telling of the story of joy division and ian curtis as any fan could hope for. Soon though, the everyday fears and emotions, that fuel his music, slowly begin to eat away at him.
Control anton corbijn, 2007 dvdrip vose divx clasico. Sam riley, samantha morton, craig parkinson, joe anderson. Create marvellously macabre sound mixes from the classic hammer movie archives. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy. Early life curtis was born in the memorial hospital, old.
Northern lights how to make a film about joy divisons ian. Top 11 quotes of ian curtis famous quotes and sayings. 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. Wanting to emulate his musical heroes, such as david bowie and iggy pop, he joins a band, and his musical ambition begins to thrive.
There is a song by the band thursday off of the album full collapse which is called ian curtis. 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. Based on the book of the same name, the first of control s many successes is to make prior knowledge of. Curious to learn more, i was glad to find biopics produced in the uk available in the proper region code for the us, and this included the film control. Sep 16, 2007 anton corbijn, the singular dutch photographer and video maker, has made control, a film observing this fussedover manchester era more through the young life and sickening death of ian curtis.
Ian curtis joy division rock classico, imagens, ian curtis, new wave. Joy division documentario legendando em portugues youtube. Included with the table are confirmation of authenticity from natalie curtis, debbie curtis. Jan 14, 2015 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. Ian curtis was the lead singer of postpunk band, joy division, until he commited suicide in may of 1980. 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. Ian curtis was born in old trafford, manchester, at the memorial hospital. May 25, 2007 director anton corbijn took a shoestring budget of 3 million quid infusing lots of his own cash and an actor plucked from obscurity sam riley to create control, the much buzzedabout. In 1970s england, troubled musician ian curtis sam riley rises to fame as lead singer of the band joy division. Control then went on general release and the legend grew. Deborah does considerably more in the film than ask ian what are his favorite color and favorite movie. The movie covers it all in an interview with lee mcfadden, deborah curtis said i want the film to be as good as it can possibly be, to explain the kind of problems that ian was up against. May 09, 2012 control e a biografia do vocalista do joy division, ian curtis.
Musicians have long proven to be a well of inspiration for film makers, and so it proves again with director anton corbjn s telling of the story of ian curtis and joy division, control. One of the most influential and most original singers of the late 1970s. 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 film s 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. According to the directors, the film dives not only into the book, but into annik and ians relationship, and his time with the band.
Ian kevin curtis 15 july 1956 18 may 1980 was an english singersongwriter and musician. Among them was the remarkable job sam riley did portraying lead singer, ian curtis. Feb 18, 20 joy division documentario legendado o documentario aborda a historia da banda joy division. Ian curtis born 1972 in manchester, england is a british actor, writer and director who is better known for his lead roles in holby city, where he played ray sykes, and soldier soldier, in which he played corporal mark hobbs. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the postpunk band joy division and recorded two albums with the group. I sang love will tear us apart, atrocity exhibition, shes lost control and transmission in memory of ian curtis early death on may 18th 1980. Based on the memoir touching from a distance by deborah curtis, anton corbijns control is as near perfect a.
This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor. According to the directors, the film dives not only into the book, but into annik and ian s relationship, and his time with the band. Early life curtis was born in the memorial hospital, old trafford, stretford, in manchester, lancashire in 1956. Jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee music. Finally, the control script is here for all you fans of the ian curtis joy division movie. To listen to ian curtis sing is to wonder why we sing at all. Control is a brilliant feature debut by corbijn, and a compelling portrait of the life and art of the late ian curtis. It is the first feature film directed by anton corbijn, who had worked with joy division as a photographer. If you think it has notability maybe mention this under the legacy section.
Ian curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of small town life in 1970s england. 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. Astrology and natal chart of ian curtis, born on 19560715. With sam riley, samantha morton, craig parkinson, alexandra maria lara. Control script transcript from the screenplay andor the. This soundtrack captures the mood and tone of the era that surrounded joy division and the tracks by the actors are impressive. Control control, inglaterra, 2007 cafe com arte e acucar. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division.