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    Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn

    76'

    2009-01-07

    7

    Documentary

    Overview:

    Most rock fans may not know the name Anton Corbijn, but they've certainly seen his work. Corbijn shot the iconic cover artwork for U2's The Joshua Tree and Depeche Mode's 101, and gave both groups a new and more dramatic visual persona in the process. Since them, Corbijn's work, bearing his trademark dark shadows and deep, textural details, has graced the covers of recordings by R.E.M., Bruce Springsteen, Morrissey, Nick Cave, John Lee Hooker and even Bon Jovi. Corbijn has also directed a number of music videos for the likes of Nirvana, Johnny Cash and Metallica, and made his debut as a feature film director in 2007 with Control, a screen biography of Ian Curtis of Joy Division (who Corbijn photographed several times in the group's heyday). In Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn, filmmaker Josh Whiteman offers an intimate look at the life and career of this celebrated visual artist, featuring interviews with Bono, Chris Martin, Michael Stipe, Dave Gahan and Bernard Sumner.

    DirectingJosh WhitemanWritingJosh Whiteman

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Bono

    1

    Self

    Helena Christensen

    1

    Self

    Anton Corbijn

    3

    Self

    Samantha Morton

    1

    Self

    Dave Gahan

    1

    Self

    Gavin Friday

    2

    Self

    Chris Martin

    2

    Self

    Sam Riley

    1

    Self

    Michael Stipe

    1

    Self

    Orian Williams

    1

    Self

    Tony Wilson

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Australia
      2. United Kingdom
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Scarab Studios
      2. The Difference Engine
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.3867
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn

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