Ian Curtis and Joy Division story airs on Sky Arte
Sky Arte will broadcast the film Control on Sunday, November 21, focusing on Ian Curtis, the iconic frontman of Joy Division. Directed by Anton Corbijn, the movie stars Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, and Alexandra Maria Lara. Set in Macclesfield near Manchester in the mid-1970s, it follows Curtis as he forms the band with Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner, and Stephen Morris. Joy Division became a cornerstone of post-punk with albums Unknown Pleasures and Closer, and the single Love Will Tear Us Apart. The film captures Curtis's fragility and genius. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which curates its content.
Key facts
- Control airs on Sky Arte on Sunday, November 21.
- The film is directed by Anton Corbijn.
- Sam Riley plays Ian Curtis.
- The story is set in Macclesfield, near Manchester, in the mid-1970s.
- Joy Division members include Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner, and Stephen Morris.
- The band released albums Unknown Pleasures and Closer.
- The single Love Will Tear Us Apart is mentioned.
- Sky Arte's digital content is managed by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Ian Curtis
- Anton Corbijn
- Sam Riley
- Samantha Morton
- Alexandra Maria Lara
- Peter Hook
- Bernard Sumner
- Stephen Morris
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Joy Division
- Artribune
Locations
- Macclesfield
- Manchester
- United Kingdom