Amy Winehouse’s biographical film presented its first trailer

The actress Marisa Abela She will be in charge of playing the global R&B star. The film is directed by Sam Taylor Johnsonresponsible for films like “Fifty Shades of Grey” and “Nowhere Man”, the biopic of John Lennon. The big screen premiere in the United States will be May 10, 2024.

“Back to Black”: a review of the tragic life of Amy Winehouse

“Back to black” is the first biopic based on the life of Amy Winehouse, the successful singer who died in 2011 from alcohol poisoningalthough there are already several successful documentaries about his figure, such as “Amy” and “Reclaiming Amy”. The trailer is set to music with the theme that gives its name to the famous album and the film itself.

“I don’t write songs to be famous. I write because I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t.“, Marisa Abela can be heard narrating, repeating Winehouse’s words, during the first images of the trailer. As can be seen in the preview, the film will feature the complete story of the british star: his stormy beginnings as an artist, his rise to famehis success with the album “Back to Black” and his self destructive path that led her to death with only 27 years.

The cast also includes figures such as Jack O’Connell in the role of Blake Fielder-Civilhusband of the star; Eddie Marsanlike his father; Juliet Cowan, like his mother; and Lesley Manville, like his grandmother. The film will be released on May 10 in the United States

Amy Winehouse: a movie life

Born in London, on September 14, 1983, Amy Winehouse was a British Soul songwriter and singer and R&Bwhich became one of the great figures in the recent history of the genre. From the suburb of SouthgateWinehouse broke through thanks to her powerful vocal qualities that would lead her to a dizzying success.

To his 16 years – and with the help of Tyler James, her boyfriend at the time – the singer had an audition with the manager Nick Godwyn. Hearing her sing, Godwyn knew he had gold on his hands. Thus, under her tutelage, Amy Winehouse traveled to Miami to record “Frank”his debut album

But his jump to global stardom It only occurred with the publication of his second album, “Back to Black”considered one of the best albums of the decade. Throughout 10 songs, Winehouse alternated between songs with tremendous rhythmic power – like her hit You know I’m no good – with subtle ballads like Me and Mr Jones.

In the lyrics of her successful album, Winehouse reflected her cynical view on afective relationships that he had and his immersion in the world of night, drugs and alcoholism. The latter would be what would end his short but successful career.

Attacks on fans, canceled shows, completely drugged presentations. The final years of Amy Winehouse’s life were mired in one scandal after another, a problem made worse by the paparazzi harassment and its growing problem with addictions.

Finally, Amy Winehouse He died at the age of 27. She was found dead in her apartment, located in the London neighborhood of camdenplace where today stands a statue in honor of his memory and his music.