
The Work of Director Anton Corbijn
2005-09-13 · 200 min · ★ 7.8
Legendary photographer and director Anton Corbijn is responsible for many of the most indelible and important images of the past two and a half decades. His recently released book U2 & I is a photographic retrospective of his 25 year collaboration with U2. Later this year, Anton will direct his first feature film, Control, based on the life of the late Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis.
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- Directors
- Anton Corbijn
- Production companies
- Directors Label, Palm Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
BonoSelf (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
David SylvianSelf (segment "Red Guitar")
Anton Corbijn(segment "It's No Good")
Nick CaveSelf (segment "Straight to You")
Adam ClaytonSelf (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
Kurt CobainSelf (segment "Heart-Shaped Box")
Peter GabrielSelf (segment "My Secret Place")
Dave GahanSelf (numerous segments)
Martin GoreSelf (numerous segments)
Herbert GrönemeyerSelf (seg. "Bleibt Alles Anders" and "Mensch") (archive footage)
Kirk HammettSelf (segments "Hero of the Day" and "Mama Said")
James HetfieldSelf (segments "Hero of the Day" and "Mama Said")
Joni MitchellSelf (segment "My Secret Place")
Peter HookSelf (segment "Atmosphere")
Henry RollinsSelf (segment "Liar")
Lars UlrichSelf (segments "Hero of the Day" and "Mama Said")
Andy 'Fletch' FletcherSelf (numerous segments)
The EdgeSelf - U2 (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm") (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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