Back to black is a cinematic portrait of one of the greatest musical talents of the last 30 years, the singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. The film, released on April 18th with Universal, is supported by the powerful interpretation, bordering on mimicry, of Marisa Abela (who also sings all the songs) A viaticum made of dreams fulfilled and broken, absolute passion for music, an early addiction to alcohol and the meeting with the fatal and charming bad boy Blake (Jack O Connell), who gives a decisive push to the singer's downward spiral.
"I wanted to make a film from Amy's perspective, through her eyes. The only place where her truth lies is in the lyrics of her songs," says director Sam Taylor-Johnson. "If I've learned anything from Amy, it's to be fearless," says Abela, who also sings in the film. "The film is an extraordinary opportunity to return to her music and pay homage to her artistic legacy," adds Abela. "A gem of the film is the poignant soundtrack by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, closed by the intense 'Song of Song'