Films:
- Control
control is a biopic about Joy Division's Ian Curtis. came out in 2007, directed by anton. based off of deborah curtis's autobiography. anton's first iconic photography work was with joy division and it brought to light his skills and uniqueness as a photographer before being a videographer and director.
- Linear
Linear is a film with a story written by both Corbijn and U2's Bono. Came out in 2009. Released alongside U2's 'No Line Alongside The Horizon' album.
- Devotional
Depeche Mode's iconic devotional tour, all directed by Anton. Stage design, colouring and costumes all decided by Anton. All visuals (films on screens onstage and photography) also designed by Corbijn. Anton's first ever full-length film.
- Life
Music videos:
All, if not most, of Anton's music videos are shot in a grainy black and white or sepia. Anton is known for working with alternative artists of the 80s and 90s, such as Depeche Mode, U2 and Echo & the Bunnymen.
- Behind the wheel
Fifth music video shot with Depeche Mode, initiating the relationship between the band and Corbjin. As this was the second album the two had worked together on, the image Corbjin had begun to create was gradually establishing and becoming more and more recognisable at this point. Shot entirely in black and white.
- Pride in the name of love
First music video shot with U2. Anton's 6th music video. Shot entirely in sepia tones.
QUOTES
1.) Anton Corbjin as a minimalist, referring to the Devotional film.
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=8dlapcBLwu0C&pg=PT473&lpg=PT473&dq=anton+corbijn+interview+depeche+mode&source=bl&ots=MVy-yNKvBg&sig=3nraXTYYEm5PRHwNvgllgVEv8M8&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiuoa7V4dHWAhWrIcAKHTV6BbQ4HhDoAQhCMAU#v=snippet&q=corbijn%20devotional&f=false
I have chosen to use this book as reference as it talks about how Corbjin had almost won an award as big as a grammy for the tour's film. He also talks about how Depeche Mode's music is quite 'filmic', then proceeding to explain how easy it was to combine the two together. The book also has quotes from band members on Corbjin, such as Andy Fletcher stating that the band didn't have a visual side until Corbjin gave them a trademark image which is similar to U2's at the time. The book also talks about Anton's and the group's choices to film music videos in black and white. Links to Devotional film
2.) http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Film-Review/control-anton-corbijn-interview
This interview explores Anton's reasoning behind shooting in his signature black and white, his personal relationship with Joy Division and how it helped him to create the film.
This interview explores Anton's reasoning behind shooting in his signature black and white, his personal relationship with Joy Division and how it helped him to create the film.
3.) Talking about his work with musicians - Depeche mode & U2:
http://the-talks.com/interview/anton-corbijn/
Anton talks about his experiences in the 90s as a music photographer.
Anton talks about his experiences in the 90s as a music photographer.
4.) control & life interview:
http://www.hammertonail.com/interviews/a-conversation-with-anton-corbijn-life/
"I came to England for Joy Division".
In this article, Corbijn reminisces on his first real photography work for a musician that allowed him to have his iconic style noticed by the masses. It also refers to his first encounter with Joy Division, linking to his later work in making Control.
"I came to England for Joy Division".
In this article, Corbijn reminisces on his first real photography work for a musician that allowed him to have his iconic style noticed by the masses. It also refers to his first encounter with Joy Division, linking to his later work in making Control.
5.) Fondness of James Dean:
http://dutchcultureusa.com/blog/2646/interview-with-photographer-and-director-anton-corbijn
In this interview, Corbjin talks about how reluctant he was to choose an actor to play James Dean and how hard it was, due to how he feels that he is such an individual character.
6.) linear: its not a music video
"U2 Linear: it's not a music video"
http://www.craveonline.com/site/728711-a-most-wanted-man-anton-corbijn-on-philip-seymour-hoffman-and-policing-the-globe#/slide/1 talking about why he cared more about life because it was following a photographer rather than james dean
In this interview, Corbjin talks about how reluctant he was to choose an actor to play James Dean and how hard it was, due to how he feels that he is such an individual character.
6.) linear: its not a music video
"U2 Linear: it's not a music video"
“It is not an extended music video or a U2 documentary, it’s a new way to listen to a record – a new way to use film to connect to music,” claims Corbijn.
This quote signifies how Anton's work links with music. It could be argued that it is an emphasis of his feelings towards the band's music.
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV7i4M65UYk
A clip from the Anton Corbijn documentary 'Inside Out' of which Depeche Mode's Martin Gore speaks about Anton's work having a 'certain gravity' and referring to it as 'serious'. He talks about how Anton helped the band develop a significant image. This suggests auteurship because the band were easily identifiable and had a much more iconic image after Anton worked with them. They became significant and it was easy to see who they were and also, who was behind the camera.
