'Back to Black': first images and release date of Amy Winehouse biopic

If the song touched us all deeply, the film that bears its name promises to move us even more. 'Back to Black', the biopic of British singer Amy Winehouse, is one of the most anticipated films of the year 2024.

Photo: Trailer for the film 'Back to Black' / StudioCanal UK

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On July 23, 2011, a music icon passed away. At just 27 years old, Amy Winehouse tragically died following an alcohol overdose.

Photo: Trailer for the film 'Back to Black' / StudioCanal UK

Although Amy Winehouse's career lasted less than ten years, no one has ever forgotten this great artist. His songs, like 'Rehab', 'You Know I'm No Good', and 'Back to Black' have become classics that marked an entire generation.

Photo: Trailer for the film 'Back to Black' / StudioCanal UK

A singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse was a talented artist. Her voice moved the world as much as her tormented lyrics and her controversial appearances. In her art, the singer expressed her despair and uneasiness.

In parallel with her rise on the international scene, Amy Winehouse experienced a descent into hell, marked by her various addictions and her destructive love affair with Blake Fielder-Civil. In a few years, the public witnessed the physical and psychological decline of the artist.

Photo: Trailer for the film 'Back to Black' / StudioCanal UK

The biopic tells the story of Amy Winehouse as we knew her. It looks back on the singer's early career, her musical rise, and her worldwide success. It also shows her toxic relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil and her addictions.

Photo: Trailer for the film 'Back to Black' / StudioCanal UK

The film 'Back to Black' was made with the agreement of the singer’s family. Those close to her said: "We are thrilled that Studiocanal, Focus Features, and Monumental are making this movie celebrating our daughter Amy’s extraordinary music legacy and showcasing her talent in the way that it deserves," as quoted by GQ magazine.

Photo: Trailer for the film 'Back to Black' / StudioCanal UK

In 2015, the singer's father, Mitch Winehouse, criticized the Oscar-winning documentary 'Amy,' saying it made several errors concerning the relationship between him and his daughter.

Pictured are Amy Winehouse's parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse.

To make this biopic, the producers called on Sam Taylor-Johnson (photo). This British director is particularly known for having directed 'Nowhere Boy' (2009), which tells the story of John Lennon’s youth, but also 'Fifty Shades of Grey' (2015) and 'A Million Little Pieces' (2018).

In a statement, Sam Taylor-Johnson, who was a close friend of Amy Winehouse, said: " I feel excited and humbled to have this opportunity to realise Amy’s beautifully unique and tragic story to cinema accompanied by the most important part of her legacy – her music."

The British actress Marisa Abela has been chosen to play Amy Winehouse in the biopic 'Back to Black'. Although she has rarely appeared on the big screen, the actress was praised for her role as Yasmin Kara-Hanani in the HBO series 'Industry'.

In 2018, rumors suggested that Lady Gaga would play the role of Amy Winehouse in a cinema biopic. However, the father of the London singer had told The Sun that he "wouldn’t mind betting it would be an unknown, young, English – London, co c k n e y – actress who looks a bit like Amy." His words appear to have been respected by the director.

In 'Back to Black', Jack O'Connell plays Blake Fielder-Civil, the singer's ex-husband. The actor became known thanks to his crazy role as James Cook in the series 'Skins'. He also starred in the film 'Ferrari' (2023) by Michael Mann.

Eddie Marsan stepped into the shoes of Amy's father, Mitch Winehouse. This London actor has a huge career on the small and big screen. For example, he was in 'Gangs of New York' (2003) by Martin Scorsese and 'Match Point' (2005) by Woody Allen.

Cynthia Winehouse, Amy's grandmother who gave her her passion for music, is played by Lesley Manville. She is known for playing the role of Princess Margaret in seasons 5 and 6 of the series 'The Crown'.

The film 'Back to Black' will be released in all cinemas in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2024. Other national audiences may have to wait until April 24 to see the long-awaited biopic. In the US, the film will be released on May 10.

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