What is Control?
Control is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 12, 2007
- Studios
- NorthSee, EM Media, 3 Dogs & a Pony
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Control is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by NorthSee, EM Media, 3 Dogs & a Pony. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A biographical drama tracing Ian Curtis’s rise and tragic end.”
- Based on the true story of Joy Division’s frontman
- Highly rated by Czech critics (84%)
- Captures the 1970s post‑punk atmosphere
- Runs over two hours (122 minutes)
- Subject may appeal mainly to music‑history fans
Watch it if you’re interested in music biographies or the origins of post‑punk.
Serious drama dealing with personal turmoil and suicide, suited for mature audiences.
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When was Control released?
It premiered in the United States on 10 October 2007.
What genre is the film?
It is a drama biographical film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 122 minutes.
What is the film about?
It follows Ian Curtis, Joy Division’s lead singer, from his school days to his death.
How was the film received?
Czech critics gave it an 84 percent rating.
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