The new, much previously reported biopic of Joy Division's Ian Curtis has won the Best European Film award at the Cannes Film Festival. The jury said of 'In Control', directed by photographer Anton Corbijn: "This is a very impressive and assured debut from a renowned photographer, but he never allows the look of the film, beautiful though it is, to detract from the powerful story and character development. The performances are all excellent, not just the leading characters. We feel that this is a film that will strike a real chord with audiences around Europe, and not just with music lovers."
May 29, 2007
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Curtis film wins Cannes prize
In Control, the Ian Curtis biopic directed by Anton Corbijn, has won the Best European Film award at Cannes.