The Fascinating World of Maria Callas: A Biopic by Pablo Larraín Starring Angelina Jolie
The Intriguing Teaser
“Maria, what do you want to sing?” asks a pianist as Jolie’s Maria looks out on a grand, empty music hall. From there, we get shots of Callas – in black and white, on vintage film, in a plethora of gorgeous outfits and under various levels of scrutiny from the public and, so it seems, herself — over an ethereal, elegiac orchestral version of Puccini’s ‘Un bel dì, vedremo’ from Madama Butterfly. It’s a short, tone-setting teaser for a movie about a woman whose personal struggles and associated scandals have at times seemed to cast a shadow over her extraordinary voice, but a powerful one nevertheless.
The Storyline
Here’s the official, albeit brief, synopsis: “Maria will tell the tumultuous, beautiful, and tragic story of the life of the world’s greatest female opera singer, relived, and reimagined during her final days in 1970s Paris.” To help tell that story is an impressive ensemble, among whose talents include Pierfrancesco Favino (The Hummingbird), Alba Rohrwacher (La Chimera), Haluk Bilginer (Winter Sleep), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power Of The Dog) and Valeria Golino (Portrait Of A Lady on Fire).
Release Date and Cast
With Larraín at the helm and Jolie front and centre, whether or not opera is your, *ahem*, aria of expertise or not, we’ll be seated for Maria when it hits UK cinemas on 10 January, 2025.
FAQs
Q: Who is Pablo Larraín?
A: Pablo Larraín is a Chilean film director known for his biographical dramas such as “Jackie” and “Spencer.”
Q: What is the storyline of “Maria”?
A: “Maria” portrays the life of opera singer Maria Callas during her final days in 1970s Paris.
Q: Who stars in the film “Maria”?
A: The film features Angelina Jolie in the lead role, along with a talented ensemble cast including Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Valeria Golino.
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