The figure of Amy Winehouse continues to fascinate the world, more than a decade after her death in 2011. Proof of this is that a film that tries to depict a part of her life will hit the big screen in 2024: this is what you have to you are doing. Learn about “Back to Black”.
What Will Amy Winehouse Biopic ‘Back to Black’ Do?
As you’d expect, the film will chronicle the famous singer’s life from humble beginnings to global stardom, with a special focus on the making of her ‘Back to Black’ album and the relationship that helped bring it to life.
It will also show how intertwined Amy Winehouse’s personal life was with her songs. The entire story will be told from the perspective of the late artist, in a deeply personal story.
The film had the backing of Amy Winehouse’s estate, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Publishing for its production.
Which actors are in the movie “Back to Black”? The full cast
The cast of the Amy Winehouse ‘biography’ will include talents little known outside the UK, but no less promising:
- Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse
- Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse, his father
- Juliet Cowan as Janis Winehouse, her mother
- Lesley Manville as Cynthia Winehouse, her grandmother
- Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, the singer’s ex-husband
The film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh. The duo previously collaborated on ‘Nowhere Boy’, which chronicles the early years of John Lennon’s life.
When is Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’ coming out?
The film will hit cinemas in the UK on April 12, although in the United States, it will open on May 17. It is expected to be released in Mexico the same day.
Which Amy Winehouse songs will be in the movie “Back to Black”?
As of now, the full list of songs that will appear in the film has not been revealed, although tracks from ‘Rehab’ and ‘Back to Black’ can be heard in the trailer. Since the title of the film is the same as her second album, other hits like ‘Valerie’ are expected.
According to Variety, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis composed “between 20 and 30 minutes of music” for the Winehouse biopic. One of his compositions is entitled “Song for Amy”.
Alongside the premiere of the film, a CD and a vinyl will be released with the film’s soundtrack, which will include songs by Amy Winehouse, artists who inspired her such as Billie Holiday or The Shangri-Las and “Song for Amy”.
Where to watch the movie “Back to Black”?
The release of the Amy Winehouse biopic will be exclusive to theaters, so we’ll have to wait a few more months to find out if and on which streaming platforms it will be distributed.
Does watching ‘Back to Black’ catch your attention? Tell us in the comments what your expectations are from the film.
Source: univision
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