# Event Details - **Event Name**: Control (2007) Screening w/ Producer Orian Williams and Special Guests - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: One-night screening of Control (2007)—the story of Ian Curtis, frontman of iconic post-punk band Joy Division. With producer Orian WilliamsAbout this EventSummary:Join us for a special screening of Control (2007), the critically acclaimed biographical drama about Ian Curtis, the enigmatic lead singer of Joy Division. Based on Deborah Curtis’s memoir Touching from a Distance, the film offers an intimate portrait of Curtis’s struggles with epilepsy, depression, and the pressures of sudden fame. With striking black-and-white cinematography and a haunting soundtrack, Control captures both the raw energy of Joy Division and the personal turmoil behind the music.The screening will include an introduction by producer Orian Williams and special guests, followed by a Q&A session.This film is rated R.About the Director:Anton Corbijn is a renowned Dutch photographer, music video director, and filmmaker. Best known for his iconic photography of musicians such as U2, Depeche Mode, and Joy Division, Corbijn has shaped the visual identity of modern rock music. Control marked his feature film directorial debut and earned him international acclaim, including the Best Director award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival’s Director’s Fortnight.Corbijn’s signature style blends stark visual aesthetics with emotional depth, making Control both a faithful tribute to Ian Curtis and a profound standalone work of cinema. He later went on to direct The American (2010), A Most Wanted Man(2014), and Life (2015).About the Producer: Orian Williams is an American film producer best known for his work on music-centered films and documentaries. He produced Control (2007), which won him the British Independent Film Award for Best Producer and established him as a leading figure in biographical and music-driven cinema. Williams has also been involved in acclaimed projects such as England Is Mine (2017), a biopic about Morrissey, and Creation Stories (2021), about the legendary Creation Records label.With a strong focus on films that explore the lives of iconic musicians and cultural figures, Williams brings authenticity, passion, and deep respect for music history to his work. His involvement in Control helped ensure that the film resonated with both fans and critics as a definitive portrayal of Ian Curtis and Joy Division.As part of our immersive film series, this screening is designed to promote a deeper cultural reflection of cinema. We invite filmmakers to participate in our screenings, enabling the audience to better understand their creative perspective. By encouraging thoughtful, collaborative participation crossing both sides of the screen, this series is dedicated to studying and preserving the art of film.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUz6y6ANIgE https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cc248d40-8bbe-11f0-8110-718a93934f4e-rimg-w500-h740-dc020202-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joshua-tree/control-2007-screening-w-producer-orian-williams-and-special-guests/100001665444542459 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, performances, festivals, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcontrol-2007-screening-w-producer-orian-williams-and-special-guests-tickets-1665444542459 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.45, max: 49.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Joshua Tree - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree - **lat**: 34.1345635 - **long**: -116.3274818 - **full address**: Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, 61231 Hwy 62, Joshua Tree, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Hi-Desert Cultural Center (https://allevents.in/org/hi-desert-cultural-center/25495901) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/548309a64d1d5390aeb44de686970976164486258c45d67752e49fb6ed764684-rimg-w1200-h1776-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1757231232 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6badc0e5c537165f32b6eca2b148d0a2a8f99d7f1b6b8e8dc7424f2777887291-rimg-w400-h400-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1757231232 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, 61231 Hwy 62, Joshua Tree, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 27.45 up to 49.87 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Hi-Desert Cultural Center - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** entertainment, music, art, performances, festivals, theatre - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Control (2007) Screening w/ Producer Orian Williams and Special Guests ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Control (2007) Screening w/ Producer Orian Williams and Special Guests", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/548309a64d1d5390aeb44de686970976164486258c45d67752e49fb6ed764684-rimg-w1200-h1776-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1757231232", "startDate": "2025-12-04", "endDate": "2025-12-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/joshua-tree/control-2007-screening-w-producer-orian-williams-and-special-guests/100001665444542459", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "61231 Hwy 62", "postalCode": "92252", "addressLocality": "Joshua Tree", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "34.1345635", "longitude": "-116.3274818" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "One-night screening of Control (2007)—the story of Ian Curtis, frontman of iconic post-punk band Joy Division. 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