Joy Division: Here Are the Young Men
Joy Division: Here Are the Young Men

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Joy Division: Here Are the Young Men

1982
Movie
57 min
English

1. Decades 2. Dead Souls 3. Love Will Tear Us Apart 4. Shadowplay 5. Day Of The Lords 6. Digital 7. Colony 8. New Dawn Fades 9. Autosuggestion 10. Transmission 11. Sound Of Music 12. She's Lost Control 13. Walked In Line 14. I Remember Nothing 15. Love Will Tear Us Apart 1 hour half inch tape from Ikon FCL. All songs published by Fractured Music Live footage (albeit poor quality) from the Apollo in Manchester and Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Grant GeeGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the history of the influential post-punk band Joy Division, focusing on the period leading up to and following the suicide of frontman Ian Curtis. It features interviews with the remaining band members, archival footage, and performances, painting a portrait of a band grappling with internal turmoil, creative evolution, and the profound impact of Curtis's death.

Critical Reception

While 'Here Are the Young Men' was released after Joy Division's dissolution, it has been generally well-received by critics and fans for its candid look at the band's formative years and tragic end. It is often cited as an essential watch for understanding the band's legacy and the context surrounding Curtis's life and death.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw and honest portrayal of the band's struggles.

  • Appreciated for its insightful interviews with the surviving members.

  • Seen as a crucial document for understanding Joy Division's profound impact.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Here Are the Young Men', is taken from a line in T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Hollow Men', a poem that significantly influenced Ian Curtis.

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