I wanted to move away from Holland for my work because I felt that things would be better for me in England. But when I heard Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures', that pushed me towards making the move and making it real. I met them within 12 days of moving to England. Anton Corbijn daydivisionengland share on social
Once you make decisions, you can't go back, but in photography, that process can continue. With film, you have to eliminate all the possibilities and make the one possibility work the best for you, so you have to become very creative with the direction you've chosen. Anton Corbijn backchoosecontinue share on social
The really simple approach to photography is a great balance to making the films. Anton Corbijn approachbalancefilm Change image and share on social
Generally my focus has been on people who make things, whether it's writers or directors or painters or musicians. Anton Corbijn directorfocusgenerally Change image and share on social
'Control' had to do with my own life a lot, and that's why that seemed to be a film I could be the director of, because I had an emotional attachment to the whole story. And because of that experience, I feel that I can try other films. I didn't set out to become a director. Anton Corbijn attachmentcontroldirector share on social
You always want to come back with an image that's interesting visually, and you hope to get something from the person you photograph that's different than other images you know of these people. Anton Corbijn backhopeimage Change image and share on social
I've always thought photography was a bit of an adventure, so to come home with the film, develop it, then look at the results has more of a sense of excitement. Anton Corbijn adventurebitedevelop Change image and share on social
In England, I'm already labeled a rock photographer, which is a little insulting, because I'm not a rock photographer at all. Anton Corbijn englandinsultlabel Change image and share on social
It's so easy for people to stick a label on you, and then that taints everything you touch. Anton Corbijn easylabelpeople Change image and share on social