Biographical Drama – The Life of Amy Winehouse – April, 11. Budapest Cinema.

Amy Winehouse

Below sharing Wikipedia free encyclopedia … “Back to Black is a 2024 biographical drama film based on the life of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, played by Marisa Abela. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh, the film also stars Jack O’ConnellEddie Marsan, and Lesley Manville.Following the death of Winehouse in 2011, several filmmakers attempted to create biopic projects but none of them progressed. In 2018, Winehouse’s estate announced they had signed a deal for a film about her life and career. By July 2022, StudioCanal moved forward with production, and filming took place in London from January to April 2023. The film was released theatrically by StudioCanal in Australia on 11 April 2024, and was released in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2024.”

Amy Winehouse was undoubtedly one of the most important artists and singers of our time. Unfortunetaly, her life has been stolen away by her addictions.

She has sold more than 30 million records worldwide and is still listened to by 18 million people/ month almost 13 years after her death. The film is about the inspiration and inspiration of her second and final studio album, Back to Black, and strives to show the flesh-and-blood woman behind this glittering but tragic phenomenon.

About the casting … Must highlight Marisa Abela’s performance which is by far the strongest aspect of the film, and not just because she bears an eerie resemblance to the six-time Grammy Award-winning singer. The body language, manicures and distinctive facial mimicry are also right.  Yes thr makeup  artists also deserve credit – although the energy of the actress, radiating warmth and empathy, reflects Amy’s lovable, positive side. Marisa also sings on Back to Black, and not just anyhow!

The role and responsibility of Blake Fielder-Civil, Winehouse’s ex-husband and antagonist of the film, is a hotly discussed topic of debate regarding the singer’s tragic fate. He was the one  to introduce her to the world of hard drugs despite she had alreadyearlier  struggled with alcohol problems, bulimia, and emotional instability before they met. Blake may be antipathetic in the film. H was th one who inspired the album and Winehouse mentions his name several times in her lyrics. The film well portrays the relationship between two toxic, emotionally damaged and drug-addicted young people.

If you’re an Amy Winehouse fan and would like to watch the movie and listen to her songs, don’t miss it and spend 2 hours with Amy.

The viewer’s emotions are  absolutely worked by the film, that’s for sure!

Riport by Aggie Reiter

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  1. popster1290's avatar

    Posted by popster1290 on 13/04/2024 at 01:38

    If the movie is half as good as Amy was on stage this will be a hit wherever it is staged…Tragic story of the rise and fall of a true talent…

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