Ep 123: Anton Corbijn

Legendary Dutch music photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn is the man who's made black and white photography his own since 1979, while shooting everyone from Joy Division to Depeche Mode to Bowie to The Rolling Stones. He became the visual creative director of Depeche Mode and U2 around the time he started directing some of the most iconic music videos of our time, from 'Enjoy The Silence' to Nirvana's 'Heart Shaped Box'.  In 2007, Anton directed the Ian Curtis biopic Control starring Sam Riley, followed by Hollywood studio picture The American, starring George Clooney, in 2010.  We talk about all of this and Corbijn's latest documentary Squaring The Circle in this week's podcast.  Give the show a follow on Instagram and TikTok at @midnightchatspod. This episode was recored in July 2023. Further links: One of Anton's icon Joy Division tube station photos Nirvana's 'Heart Shaped Box' Depeche Mode's 'Enjoy The Silence' Control trailer The American trailer Squaring The Triangle trailer Credits: Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs Mixing and Mastering by Flo Lines Artwork by Kate Prior  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.