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Statement of responsibility
Becker Films ; Claraflora ; NorthSee ; Three Dogs and a Pony ; Warner Music ; produced by Anton Corbijn, Todd Eckert, Orian Williams ; writer, Matt Greenhalgh ; directed by Anton Corbijn
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Ian Curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of small town life in 1970s England. Wanting to emulate his musical heroes, he joins a band, and his musical ambition begins to thrive. Soon though, the everyday fears and emotions, fueled by his music, slowly begin to eat away at him. Married young, with a daughter, he is distracted from his family commitments by a new love and the growing expectations of his band, Joy Division. The strain manifests itself in his health. With epilepsy adding to his guilt and desperation, depression takes hold. Surrendering to the weight on his shoulder, Ian's tortured soul consumes him and leads him to commit suicide at the age of 23
Awards note
Cannes Film Festival, 2007: Golden Camera - Special Mention (Anton Corbijn) ; Label Europa Cinemas (Anton Corbijn) ; Prix Regards Jeune (Antone Corbijn)
Cataloging source
CANA
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Martin Ruhe ; editor, Andrew Hulme ; music, Joy Division, New Order ; costume designer, Julian Day ; production designer, Chris Roope
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for language and brief sexuality
Language note
English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles
LC call number
PN1995.9.B55
LC item number
C668765 2008
PerformerNote
Samantha Morton, Sam Riley, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, Toby Kebbell, Craig Parkinson, James Anthony Pearson, Ben Naylor
Runtime
121
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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