Control: A Film By Anton Corbijn FYC PAL
Control FYC PAL DVD VIDEO MOVIE Anton Corbijn Joy Division Ian Curtis drama 2007
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Momentum Pictures
2007
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CONTROL: A FILM BY ANTON CORBIJN PAL FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION)
Samantha Morton, Sam Riley — Anton Corbijn's directorial debut is a meticulous, elegiac biographical drama about Ian Curtis and the rise of Joy Division. Adapted by Matt Greenhalgh from Deborah Curtis's account of Ian's life, the film recreates late‑1970s Manchester with a haunting black‑and‑white palette that underscores the emotional austerity of its subject. Corbijn, coming from a background in photography and music videos, brings a disciplined visual sensibility that places mood and atmosphere at the center of the storytelling.
The film is anchored by Sam Riley's breakthrough turn as Ian Curtis and Samantha Morton's powerful supporting performance, each lauded for their restraint and intensity. Critics praised the movie for its measured approach to a tragic life—eschewing sensationalism in favor of interior detail—and for the way performances, production design, and sound design work together to evoke the period and the pressures that shaped Ian's art. Martin Ruhe's cinematography and the evocative musical treatment, including work by New Order and collaborators, give the film a formal precision that complements its emotional weight.
Control garnered broad critical and awards recognition: Best Film, the David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction for Corbijn, acting prizes for Riley and Morton, and honors for screenplay, cinematography, production design, music and sound. Those accolades reflect not only the strength of individual contributions—from producer Orian Williams to editor Andrew Hulme and costume designer Julian Day—but also the film's cultural impact as one of the most distinctive musician biopics of its era. It remains influential in how filmmakers balance archival fidelity, aesthetic rigor, and the intimate portrayal of creative decline.
THIS IS A FOREIGN PAL DVD SO IF YOU ARE IN THE USA YOU WILL EITHER HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOUR DVD/BLU-RAY PLAYER IS USING AN HDMI CABLE TO YOUR TV AND REGION FREE OR USE YOUR COMPUTER TO PLAY THE DISC/S.
Samantha Morton, Sam Riley — Anton Corbijn's directorial debut is a meticulous, elegiac biographical drama about Ian Curtis and the rise of Joy Division. Adapted by Matt Greenhalgh from Deborah Curtis's account of Ian's life, the film recreates late‑1970s Manchester with a haunting black‑and‑white palette that underscores the emotional austerity of its subject. Corbijn, coming from a background in photography and music videos, brings a disciplined visual sensibility that places mood and atmosphere at the center of the storytelling.
The film is anchored by Sam Riley's breakthrough turn as Ian Curtis and Samantha Morton's powerful supporting performance, each lauded for their restraint and intensity. Critics praised the movie for its measured approach to a tragic life—eschewing sensationalism in favor of interior detail—and for the way performances, production design, and sound design work together to evoke the period and the pressures that shaped Ian's art. Martin Ruhe's cinematography and the evocative musical treatment, including work by New Order and collaborators, give the film a formal precision that complements its emotional weight.
Control garnered broad critical and awards recognition: Best Film, the David Lean Award for Achievement in Direction for Corbijn, acting prizes for Riley and Morton, and honors for screenplay, cinematography, production design, music and sound. Those accolades reflect not only the strength of individual contributions—from producer Orian Williams to editor Andrew Hulme and costume designer Julian Day—but also the film's cultural impact as one of the most distinctive musician biopics of its era. It remains influential in how filmmakers balance archival fidelity, aesthetic rigor, and the intimate portrayal of creative decline.
THIS IS A FOREIGN PAL DVD SO IF YOU ARE IN THE USA YOU WILL EITHER HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOUR DVD/BLU-RAY PLAYER IS USING AN HDMI CABLE TO YOUR TV AND REGION FREE OR USE YOUR COMPUTER TO PLAY THE DISC/S.
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
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All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
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MEDIA FORMAT:
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