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Introduce briefly
Anton Corbijn is a Dutch photographer, film director, and music video director. He is known for his iconic black-and-white portraits of artists and his work with bands such as Depeche Mode and U2. Corbijn's career spans several decades, and he has made significant contributions to the visual output of these bands. He has also directed music videos for other artists like Nirvana, Bryan Adams, and Coldplay.
Photography:
- Corbijn began his career as a music photographer, capturing images of the band Herman Brood & His Wild Romance [1].
- His work gained recognition through publications like the New Musical Express (NME) and The Face [1].
- Corbijn is known for his black-and-white photography, but he also started using color in his work from 1989 onwards [1].
- He has photographed numerous musicians and celebrities, including Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, Joy Division, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, and many others [1].
Music Videos:
- Corbijn's music video directing career started with Palais Schaumburg and Propaganda [1].
- He has directed music videos for artists such as David Sylvian, Echo & the Bunnymen, Golden Earring, Roxette, and U2 [1].
- His first video in color was for U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)" in 1984 [1].
- Corbijn has directed over 20 music videos for Depeche Mode, including their iconic "Enjoy the Silence" and "One" [1].
- He has also designed album covers for Depeche Mode and other artists [1].
Film Directing:
- Corbijn made his feature film debut with "Control" in 2007, a biographical film about Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis [1].
- The film received critical acclaim and won several awards [1].
- He has since directed films such as "The American" (2010), "A Most Wanted Man" (2014), and "Life" (2015) [1].
- Corbijn's film "Spirits in the Forest" (2019) documented Depeche Mode's Global Spirit Tour [2].