'Not everyone can do it like her' - Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black has world premiere in London
Amy Winehouse was famous for her recognizable appearance and exceptional abilities. She had achieved an incredible amount of success before her untimely death from alcohol poisoning at the age of 27.
The artist from London, who created the tracks named Rehab and Tears Dry On Their Own, faced difficulties with addiction and bulimia during her time in the music industry.
Presently, under the direction of Sam Taylor-Johnson, her existence and adoration for music have been transformed into a standalone movie known as Back To Black.
According to the director, who resided in the identical area as the renowned vocalist, her aim was to guarantee that the movie was presented from Winehouse's point of view.
By utilizing diaries, music and literature of the deceased creator, she along with screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh made the biographical movie based on her own vocabulary.
During the world premiere of Back To Black in London, she expressed to Sky News that she believed granting the person their voice in that manner was the most effective approach.
In the biopic, Marisa Abela takes on the role of Amy Winehouse. The actress, who is 27 years old and hails from Britain, has shared that portraying the late singer was challenging as she got the sense that Amy's life had been scrutinized so much that it was difficult to see it through anything other than a tragic lens.
According to her, highlighting the skills of the London artist was a crucial factor for both herself, the cast and crew in creating the film.
The impression she has left behind is one of genuineness and emotional depth. She expresses herself in a sincere manner, not holding back her emotions, but not everyone possesses this ability in the same way that she does.
The movie showcases the singer and songwriter getting chased and bothered repeatedly by gossip photographers.
Jack O'Connell, who is known for his performance in This Is England, portrays Blake Fielder-Civil, the former spouse of the deceased vocalist.
According to him, he aimed to provide an in-depth portrayal of Winehouse's ex-partner, who was frequently associated with the negative media coverage surrounding the musician, to ensure the character was well-developed.
The performer clarifies that the image projected was certainly a portrayal of him.
He explains that when someone achieves a high level of success, the presence of paparazzi can worsen their addiction problem. This is a terrible combination and it causes great sadness. The paparazzi's influence acts as a negative force in the film.
The Back To Black blog doesn't avoid mentioning the couple's struggle with addiction. O'Connell describes it as a harmful force that appears frequently within their experiences.
Eddie Marsan, the actor portraying Mitch Winehouse in the movie, stated that Amy Winehouse's passing was a traumatic event that affected everyone. However, for her father, it was a personal loss of a beloved daughter.
According to him, the movie is brave enough to portray addiction as the primary antagonist. He expresses this opinion during an interview with Sky News.
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According to Marsan, there were specific precautions that should have been implemented during the time when celebrities, such as Amy Winehouse, were having difficulties with their sobriety.
Rehabilitation initiatives are identified as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous for a specific reason. This is because when grappling with addiction, confidentiality and seclusion are crucial. However, Amy did not have the luxury to benefit from this.
During her addiction, she faced constant harassment and pressure. This made the already challenging situation twice as difficult, as her family attests. Although they made nine attempts to intervene, regrettably they were unable to rescue her.
Amy Winehouse's tunes made their way past British borders. She was honoured with a total of five prestigious Grammy Awards in 2008 for her Best New Artist, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album.
The movie Back to Black is set to hit theaters on Friday, April 12th.
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