Joy Division Biopic Headed To Cannes
Based on the book 'A Touching Distance', by Curtis' widow, 'Control' trails the final years of the Joy Division singer, who committed suicide in 1980. Corbijn's film debut feature focuses on the singer's rise to fame, as well as his relationships and his struggle with epilepsy.
Leeds newcomer Sam Riley and German actress Alexandra Maria Lara will play the part of his lover Annik Honore. Curtis' widow is played by Oscar-nominated actress Samantha Morton. The Killers have contributed a cover of the 1979 Joy Division track 'Shadowplay' - which they debuted at this year's Shockwaves NME Awards - for the film's soundtrack and New Order have recorded the incidental music for the movie.
Cannes' Directors' Fortnight takes place from May 17-27."
MP3: Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
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1 Comments:
That's great news, can't wait to see that film.
The book is called 'Touching From A Distance' incidentally...
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