Angelina Jolie Says ‘Maria’ Biopic Reflects “Darker Times” in Opera Legend’s Life

Angelina Jolie Says ‘Maria’ Biopic Reflects “Darker Times” in Opera Legend’s Life

As a long-time admirer of the arts and someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of opera, I am absolutely thrilled about Angelina Jolie‘s latest endeavor, “Maria.” The prospect of witnessing such a talented actress portray one of the most iconic opera singers in history is nothing short of exhilarating.


Angelina Jolie explains that her recent film, titled “Maria,” portrays a skilled opera singer wrestling with artistic challenges and self-doubt.

As she neared the end of her life, she experienced periods where she truly felt connected and moments where she didn’t, which left her feeling disconnected and deeply saddened,” is one possible way to paraphrase the given sentence.

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to share my thoughts on Pablo Larrain’s masterpiece, “Maria.” This biopic, rooted in authentic accounts, unfolds the captivating, heartbreaking, and magnificent tale of the world’s most celebrated opera singer. The narrative is skillfully set during her poignant final days in 1970s Paris, offering a unique blend of reality and imagination.

Jolie began the presentation by mentioning that Callas had tragically passed during challenging periods in her life. Thus, she warmly greeted the Toronto audience and the screening, expressing her wish that Callas could be present to witness everyone gathered to explore her story, cherish her music, and connect with those who value art.

Netflix secured the rights to showcase Larrain’s movie “Maria” before its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival scheduled for August 29. After gracing the screens of Venice and Toronto, the film is set to appear on Netflix’s streaming platform at an as-yet undisclosed date.

With Angelina Jolie, the cast is comprised of Pierfrancesco Favino (known from “Adagio” and “The Hummingbird”), Alba Rohrwacher (“La Chimera” and “Hungry Hearts”), Haluk Bilginer (“Winter Sleep”), Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog” and “Elvis”), and Valeria Golino (“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” and “Caos Calmo”).

The screenplay was penned by Steven Knight, notable for works such as ‘Spencer’, ‘Peaky Blinders’, and ‘Eastern Promises’. The producing teams include Juan de Dios Larraín of Fabula, Jonas Dornbach from Komplizen Film, and Lorenzo Mieli representing The Apartment, a Fremantle Company. Global distribution for the film titled ‘Maria’ will be managed by FilmNation Entertainment.

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2024-09-08 23:24