Asif Kapadia

Question 1

What is his filmography?

Answer 1

• Diego Maradona
• Senna

Question 2

How long did it take to make Amy?

Answer 2

• Searched through 1000’s of hours of footage
• The film took over two and a half years to make
• The editing process took 20 months

Question 3

What awards did Amy win?

Answer 3

• Won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and was praised for its sensitive handling and intimate footage

Question 4

What are themes throughout his work?

Answer 4

• He delves into the themes of fame, talent and personal struggles with an intimate and revealing manner
• He brings authenticity to real life stories

Question 5

What is true fiction according to Kapadia?

Answer 5

• The film uses an innovative style of true fiction which is constructed almost entirely from archive footage and avoids narration and staged interviews. This ensures a more observational, immersive style which is emotionally engaging and thought provoking
• The allows Amy to feel more real and avoids Kapadia to not be the central focus unlike some filmmakers such as Nick Broomfield and