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Anton Corbijn's Music Videos

As BBC Radio 6 Music explores the music behind Dutch film director Anton Corbijn's work, we delve a little deeper into some of the music featured within the show, plus get an exclusive look at some of his personal photography archive.

Palais Schaumburg - Hockey

The very first music video that Anton directed.

John Martyn - 1978

Propaganda - Dr Mabuse

This video was Anton's first to appear on Top of the Pops.

Joy Division - Atmosphere

This video was made eight years after Ian Curtis’s death.

Joy Division - 1979

Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus

Personal Jesus is one of 20 music videos that Anton has directed for Depeche Mode.

Art of Noise - Beatbox

Beatbox was Anton’s second ever video that he directed.

Depeche Mode - A Question of Time

A Question of Time was the first of many Anton directed for the band.

David Bowie - 1980

Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence

Enjoy The Silence is one of Anton’s favourite videos for Depeche Mode.

Depeche Mode - 1987

Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box

Kurt Cobain liked this version of Heart Shaped Box more than Courtney Love!

Arcade Fire - Reflektor

Reflektor by Arcade Fire is Anton’s most recent music video.

Nick Cave - 1988

The Killers - All These Things That I Have Done

All These Things That I Have Done by The Killers is one of Anton’s personal favourites.

Coldplay - Vida La Vida

Here’s Anton’s version of Coldplay's Viva La Vida.