COMP 2B - Amy and narrative Flashcards
What is the primary focus of the film about Amy Winehouse?
The film follows Amy Winehouse from a talented teenager to her death due to addictions.
It highlights her recording contract, artistic development, and traumatic relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil.
How is the narrative of the film structured?
The film is largely chronological and linear, with some instances of home video footage reflecting on the past.
This structure allows the viewer to see the progression of Winehouse’s life and career.
What dramatic situations are highlighted in the film?
Key situations include the intervention to stop Amy taking drugs, the imprisonment of Blake Fielder-Civil, and her death.
These events are captured in a way that emphasizes their impact on Winehouse’s life.
How does Kapadia align the spectator with Amy Winehouse?
Through his choice of interviewees and footage of people who admired her talent, such as Tony Bennett.
This alignment evokes a sense of tragedy, particularly in the second part of the film.
What is the concept of ‘true fiction’ in relation to the film?
It suggests complexities regarding representations of truth in the documentary.
Kapadia’s selection of footage raises questions about what is factual and what is interpretative.
What does the use of the word ‘fiction’ imply about the documentary?
It raises issues about the nature of the documentary and what the audience should believe.
This ambiguity can affect the viewer’s perception of Amy Winehouse’s story.
Fill in the blank: The film reflects on Amy Winehouse’s traumatic relationship with _______.
Blake Fielder-Civil
True or False: The film presents a completely objective view of Amy Winehouse’s life.
False
Kapadia’s perspective influences how events are portrayed.
What overarching theme is present in the second part of the film?
A sense of tragedy engulfs the second part of the film.
This theme highlights the helplessness of her friends in trying to assist her.
What cinematic. narrative devices are used in Amy?
Binary oppositions, cause and effect, alignment with a protagonist
