42/36
I’m in the mood for admiration
Story
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 “Lady with 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. Referenced in Close-up: Why Do We Need a Venice Film Festival?
Mysteries and Scandals about Maria Callas
(2024). Otello Act 4: ‘Ave Maria’ (Desdemona) Performed by Maria Callas, Orchester de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire Conductor: Nicola Rescigno Written by Giuseppe Verdi, Arrigo Boito A Warner Classics Release, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records2Remas4C Parlophone Records Limited Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group Company. I have a different perspective on this. I was an opera singer for many years, and I did E! Although Angelina Jolie is brilliant in the role, this really didn’t represent the real Maria Callas.
was not Maria
This is a fault of the script and the director’s approach. First of all, I could have used more music instead of having most of it in the background. We see the audience standing and shouting "Bravo" after “Qui la voce”. Except we didn’t hear “Qui la voce”, just a few bars and no coloratura. This aloof attitude Callas had in her interviews etc.
Just an opinion
The interview she gave to John Ardoin, where she asked that the tapes not be played until she was dead, was the most heartbreaking thing you will ever hear in your life. She was miserable, codependent, and never got over her relationship with Onassis. She was a very damaged woman. I really didn’t get much out of this movie. There were also inaccuracies, but that’s to be expected from a script that has to teleport to life.
This movie was nowhere near who she was
Maria Callas was a great artist and a deeply complex person. No need to waste time scrolling endlessly – here’s the full lineup of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month.