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Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn
Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn
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Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn

2009
1h 16m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2009

Runtime

1h 16m

Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 16m
Jan 7, 2009
Languages
English
Director
Josh Whiteman
Production
Scarab Studios
Scarab Studios
The Difference Engine
The Difference Engine
Production Countries
Australia
United Kingdom

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Bono

Bono

Self

Helena Christensen

Helena Christensen

Self

Anton Corbijn

Anton Corbijn

Self

Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton

Self

Dave Gahan

Dave Gahan

Self

Gavin Friday

Self

Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Self

Sam Riley

Sam Riley

Self

Michael Stipe

Michael Stipe

Self

Orian Williams

Self

Tony Wilson

Tony Wilson

Self

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