2024-12-01 03:33:00
Angelina Jolie at the presentation of the film “Maria”.
A gripping drama that will conquer the world
Presented for the first time at the Venice Film Festival at the end of August, the film has already generated enormous anticipation. The film will be released in select US theaters on November 27 and on Netflix on December 11.
The last years of a legend
Set in the late 1970s, “María” transports us to the final years of the life of Callas, the American-born Greek soprano considered the most eminent opera singer of the 20th century. The film explores the highs and lows of her meteoric career and her passionate but turbulent personal life, including her stormy romance with tycoon Aristotle Onassis. The film has a luxury cast that includes Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino and Valeria Golino.
Standing ovation and excited reviews
the screening in Venice garnered an extraordinary reaction from the audience: an eight-minute standing ovation after the film ended, wich left jolie visibly moved and grateful. Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting Jolie’s powerful performance and compelling story.Jolie is believed to have given a sublime performance, with many calling her work one of her best performances, predicting her a strong presence in awards season and a possible Oscar nomination for Best Actress. «Jolie has a lot of room to amaze,but less to surprise. However, it does so with a good sense of how camp it can be without the proceedings becoming too operatic for its own good,” notes a reviewer for The Telegraph.
Jolie’s dedication and challenge
Jolie expressed her deep respect for Callas’ legacy, taking this responsibility very seriously: “I take this responsibility for Maria’s life and legacy very seriously. I will do my best to meet the challenge. pablo Larraín is a director I have admired for a long time.to have the opportunity to tell María’s story with him,and with a screenplay by Steven knight,is a dream,” she told the press. The actress also admitted the difficulties in emulating the singing of Callas, famous for his three-octave vocal range: ”Towards the end of filming, when I tried to sing with (Callas’) strength, I got dizzy, because I never had full control of my breathing.”
An early and impactful return
Jolie’s return to the big screen after her absence since “Eternals” (2021) is shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year. The combination of his talent,Larraín’s direction and María Callas’ engaging story make ”María” a film that will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark.
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