10/44
Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, lives the final days of her life in 1970s Paris as she confronts her identity and her life. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larraín discuss how they became involved in the heartbreaking true story of world-renowned opera singer Maria Callas.. The third and final film in Pablo Larraín’s so-called "Woman in High Heels" trilogy of female-led biographies, following Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021). Maria Callas: Book me a table in a café where the waiters know who I am. I’m in the mood for admiration.. Referenced in Close-up: Why Do We Need the Venice Film Festival? (2024). Otello Act 4: ‘Ave Maria’ (Desdemona) Performed by Maria Callas, Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire Conductor: Nicola Rescigno Written by Giuseppe Verdi, Arrigo Boito A Warner Classics Release, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records2Record0 Limited by permission of Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group Company. I’m sure this film was made with great care and love, BUT what I think was most lacking was BREATH. Opera singers learn to control their breath so that it captivates ours. And I agree with the other less favorable reviews that the opening scene was a really bad example of lip-syncing especially since I didn’t see Ms. Jolie breathe in the visuals in this film. This is the film that made me stop watching it at the end, and I regret it. I too had high hopes for these two iconic women. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month. See more in our December calendar!
