Directed by Academy Award-winner Asif Kapadia and produced by James Gay-Rees, Amy is a deeply intimate, critically acclaimed documentary that traces the life and legacy of Amy Winehouse — one of the most gifted, complex, and misunderstood artists of her generation.
Told in her own words and shaped from over 100 interviews, unseen archival footage, and personal recordings, the film offers a powerful portrait of a young woman whose immense talent was rivalled only by her vulnerability. From her early days as a sharp-witted, jazz-obsessed teenager to the global superstardom of Back to Black, Amy explores the soaring highs and harrowing lows of a life lived in the public eye.
Premiering at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, the film was met with widespread critical acclaim. The Guardian described it as “a stunning docu-collage” that maps out “the crushing inevitability” of Winehouse’s fate “with depth and clarity.” Amy went on to become the most successful British documentary of all time, winning the Academy Award, BAFTA, Grammy, and European Film Award for Best Documentary.
With a soundtrack woven from Winehouse’s unforgettable voice and lyrics, Amy is not just a story of fame and tragedy — it’s a moving tribute to a singular artist whose honesty, humour, and soul continue to resonate around the world.
