Joy Division Triumphs At Film Awards
'Control' - Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis' biopic - dominated the British Independent Film Award's ceremony scooping a massive five awards including Best Film.
The biographical film about Curtis's life - filmed in Nottingham within a tight budget of just three million - scooped a whopping five prizes at the British Independent Film Awards including the prestigious award for Best Film.
Sam Riley - who previously played in the band 'Ten Thousand Things' and had never acted in a movie before - scooped the Best Actor gong.
With top artists such as The Killers, New Order and David Bowie on the soundtrack, 'Control' tracks Curtis's rise to fame culminating in a heart-wrenching portrayal of his suicide aged 23 in 1980.
Dutch director Anton Corbijn - the photographer known for the cover of U2's Joshua Tree album and long term friend of Joy Division - cleaned up winning Best Director and Best Debut Director.
Co-star Toby Kebbell - who delivers some much needed comic relief in his role as Rob Gretton, the band's late manager - picked up the Best Supporting Actor gong for his efforts at the ceremony held at London's Roundhouse on November 28.
To find out about more British Independent Film Award winners by clicking here.
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