Legendary photographer and director Anton Corbijn is responsible for many of the most indelible and important images of the past two and a half decades. His recently released book U2 & I is a photographic retrospective of his 25 year collaboration with U2. Later this year, Anton will direct his first feature film, Control, based on the life of the late Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis.
Cinematography
Black and white so lush you can taste the cigarette smoke.
Direction
Corbijn's music videos play like feature films compressed into four minutes.
Production
Nirvana, U2, Depeche Mode — the 90s alternative Mount Rushmore.
Director
Anton Corbijn
Bono
Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
David Sylvian
Self (segment "Red Guitar")
Anton Corbijn
(segment "It's No Good")
Nick Cave
Self (segment "Straight to You")
Adam Clayton
Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
Kurt Cobain
Self (segment "Heart-Shaped Box")
Peter Gabriel
Self (segment "My Secret Place")
Dave Gahan
Self (numerous segments)
Martin Gore
Self (numerous segments)
Herbert Grönemeyer
Self (seg. "Bleibt Alles Anders" and "Mensch") (archive footage)
Kirk Hammett
Self (segments "Hero of the Day" and "Mama Said")
James Hetfield
Self (segments "Hero of the Day" and "Mama Said")
Joni Mitchell
Self (segment "My Secret Place")
Peter Hook
Self (segment "Atmosphere")
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Corbijn originally wanted to be a musician but switched to photography after seeing a Jimi Hendrix concert — he literally chose to capture cool instead of be it.
This collection essentially documents the moment music videos stopped being promotional tools and became auteur statements — Corbijn is why your favorite band looks sad in grainy footage.
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