Joy Division biopic set for DVD release
Joy Division's Curtis was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1979 and prescribed medication. It was thought to have contributed to his depression and subsequent suicide.
'Control' out in early 2008
The Joy Division film 'Control' is set for release on DVD next year.
The biopic about the band’s frontman Ian Curtis is out on February 11.
The movie was directed by the band’s visual collaborator Anton Corbijn, who has also worked with the likes of U2 and Depeche Mode, and was based on the book ’Touching From A Distance’ by Curtis’ widow Deborah.
Along with the film starring Samantha Morton and former singer Sam Riley (pictured), the DVD release features extended scenes, a director's commentary, a making of film and Corbijn’s ’Atmosphere 88’ video among the extras.
The biopic about the band’s frontman Ian Curtis is out on February 11.
The movie was directed by the band’s visual collaborator Anton Corbijn, who has also worked with the likes of U2 and Depeche Mode, and was based on the book ’Touching From A Distance’ by Curtis’ widow Deborah.
Along with the film starring Samantha Morton and former singer Sam Riley (pictured), the DVD release features extended scenes, a director's commentary, a making of film and Corbijn’s ’Atmosphere 88’ video among the extras.
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