UK / USA / Australia / Japan / France,
2007, 122 min
Directed by:
Anton CorbijnScreenplay:
Matt GreenhalghCinematography:
Martin RuheCast:
Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, James Anthony Pearson, Harry Treadaway, Craig Parkinson, Toby Kebbell, Matthew McNulty (more)Plots(1)
Directed by acclaimed photographer Anton Corbijn and based on Deborah Curtis’ 'Touching From a Distance', Control is the story of the late Joy Division singer Ian Curtis’s life, from the bands rise to his tragic suicide. Starring Samantha Morton and Alexandra Maria Lara and featuring an incredible performance from newcomer Sam Riley as Ian Curtis, Control documents the relationships with both his wife and girlfriend, his battle with epilepsy and the road to success with his band, Joy Division. Featuring a score by New Order as well as classic tracks from David Bowie, Sex Pistols and Joy Division. (Momentum Pictures)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2008 - Matt Greenhalgh (Award for Special Achievement by a British Director, Writer or Producer in their First Feature Film)
- 2008 - Samantha Morton (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2008 - Outstanding British Film
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2007 - Best British Independent Film
- 2007 - Anton Corbijn (Best Director)
- 2007 - Toby Kebbell (Best Supporting Actor / Actress)
- 2007 - Sam Riley (Most Promising Newcomer)
- 2007 - Anton Corbijn (The Douglas Hickox Award)
- 2007 - Sam Riley (Best Actor)
- 2007 - Samantha Morton (Best Supporting Actor / Actress)
- 2007 - Matt Greenhalgh (Best Screenplay)
- 2007 - Achievement in Production
- 2007 - Technical Achievement
European Film Awards
- 2007 - Anton Corbijn (European Discovery)
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
- 2007 - Most Popular Feature Film