Control (2007)
Control (2007)
“The rise of a legend, the fall of a man.”
Control is a poignant biographical drama that chronicles the life of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic frontman of the post-punk band Joy Division. Set against the backdrop of late 1970s England, the film explores Ian’s struggles with fame, his tumultuous marriage, his battle with epilepsy, and his inner turmoil that ultimately led to his untimely death.
Can the weight of genius overcome the fragility of the human spirit?
Directed by Anton Corbijn and based on Deborah Curtis’s memoir Touching from a Distance, this visually striking black-and-white film features a mesmerizing performance by Sam Riley as Ian Curtis.
With a haunting soundtrack that includes Joy Division’s iconic music, Control captures the raw emotion and intensity of a life defined by creativity and conflict.
With a haunting soundtrack that includes Joy Division’s iconic music, Control captures the raw emotion and intensity of a life defined by creativity and conflict.“The brightest stars often burn the fastest.”
Experience this deeply moving and beautifully crafted film that pays tribute to one of music’s most influential figures.
