Control wins Europa Cinemas Label
by Cineuropa
Anton Corbijn's directorial debut Control [+see also:
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The biopic of Joy Division's singer Jan Curtis, starring Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Craig Parkinson and Alexandra Maria Lara (read news) is, according to the jury, "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.”
Control will now receive the invaluable support of extended theatrical exposure and additional promotion from the Europa Cinemas network. Becker International handles international sales.
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