Ian Curtis Biopic Triumphs At Cannes

2007-05-29 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 11 Comments
Control, the heavily-anticipated biopic of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, has picked up two awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

Though operating outside the main Palme d'Or competition - and what chance do any of the non-healthcare-related movies really have?- the Anton Corbjin-directed piece picked up both Best European film and a Best Director award.

Curtis died at the height of his fame in 1980, shortly before the release of Joy Division's classic sophomore album Closer.

Tagged: Joy Division

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samthebassman
May 30th 2007
2164 Comments


I cant wait to see it, his story on 24 hour party people was excellent.

AlienEater
May 30th 2007
716 Comments


cool

Spectrum
May 30th 2007
347 Comments


I want to see this, too. Ian Curtis is one of my musical heroes, and I'm always in the mood to see a good movie.

astrel
May 30th 2007
2615 Comments


I forgot that they were making a movie based on Ian Curtis. Yes, I want to see this very very badly.

Electric City
May 30th 2007
15756 Comments


I need to see this movie. I'm in total agreement with Spectrum.

Serpento
May 30th 2007
2351 Comments


Oh, wonderful. We get to hear more about how Ian Curtis is dead and buried.

burton.and.gas
May 30th 2007
641 Comments


^ harsh but i get your point. I'm bored of hearing about most "messed up" suicide rockers. But at the same time it could be a good biopic anyway.

Serpento
May 30th 2007
2351 Comments


Heh, yeah 'twas kinda bitchy. I just hear enough about Joy Division from EC every day. And true, as long as it's made well it should turn out good enough.

jrowa001
May 30th 2007
8752 Comments


i hope this is good, cuz i want to see it. next we just need some nick drake, elliott smith and jeff buckley biopics (if there arent already)

TheStarclassicTreatment
May 30th 2007
2910 Comments


Ian curtis was so damn boring and annoying and crap.

Spiderland
May 31st 2007
7 Comments


Clearly, hence all the fame following and brilliance



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