Asif Kapadia’s ‘Amy’ earns two BAFTA nominations



British filmmaker of Indian origin Asif Kapadia’s documentary “Amy”, which is based on the life and death of singer Amy Winehouse, has been nominated in the Outstanding British Film and Documentary award category of the upcoming 69th British Academy Film Awards.

“Amy” — the highest-grossing British documentary of all time — gives an insight into the short, volatile and dichotomous life of the jazz diva, who died from alcohol poisoning at the age of 27 at her home in Camden.

This film encapsulates her personal and professional life till her death.

Outstanding British film
45 Years
Amy
Brooklyn
The Danish Girl
Ex Machina
The Lobster

Documentary
Amy
Cartel Land
He Named Me Malala
Listen to Me Marlon
Sherpa