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2007 · 122 min · R

Control

Directed by Anton Corbijn · Drama

Control (2007) is a Drama film, directed by Anton Corbijn set in Macclesfield and Manchester during the 1970s–1980s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of isolation and love & longing run throughout.

Cinematography
Martin Ruhe
Cast
Sam RileySamantha MortonAlexandra Maria LaraJoe AndersonToby KebbellCraig ParkinsonJames Anthony PearsonHarry Treadaway

The world of this film

Setting

Where
MacclesfieldManchester
Setting
Urban
When
1970s1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
IsolationLove & Longing
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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