Shadow Play The Making of Anton Corbijn (2009)

Most rock fans may not know the name Anton Corbijn but theyve certainly seen his work Corbijn shot the iconic cover artwork for U2s The Joshua Tree and Depeche Modes 101 and gave both groups a new and more dramatic visual persona in the process Since them Corbijns work bearing his trademark dark shadows and deep textural details has graced the covers of recordings by REM 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 groups 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