What's the Next Film to Focus on Maria Callas' Life? The first trailer for Pablo Larraín's Maria, the third part in his unofficial trilogy of some of
What’s the Next Film to Focus on Maria Callas’ Life?
The first trailer for Pablo Larraín‘s Maria, the third part in his unofficial trilogy of some of the women’s most famous women, has just been released. The film focuses on the final week of Maria Callas’ life, when she is approaching the end of her tether, unable to eat anything apart from a handful of pills and, as we can imagine, things aren’t going to end well.
The movie features Aggelina Papadopoulou as the young Maria Callas, Pierfrancesco Favino as Ferruccio, Alba Rohrwacher as Bruna, Haluk Bilginer as Aristotle Onassis, Kodi Smit-McPhee as Mandrax, Valeria Golino as Yakinthi Callas, and Alessandro Bressanello as Giovanni Battista Meneghini.
What Has the Critical Response to Pablo Larraín’s ‘Maria’ Been?
So far, the film has been met with generally positive responses from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of the reviews gathered have been positive, while the consensus praises Jolie’s lead performance as the movie’s anchor, which stops the film from going off the rails. During its world premiere at the Sala Grande Theatre, the movie received an 8-minute standing ovation which moved Jolie to tears of gratitude. The film was also nominated for the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice International Film Festival in September.
Collider’s Martin Tsai wasn’t overly convinced by the merits of the movie, nor was he that enamored with Jolie’s performance outside of the opera scenes, for which she trained for 7 months. In his review, Tsai wrote:
“Jolie is best when performing Callas the performer. She apparently spent seven months training to sing opera, but this is not so much a comment on her vocals. The two Callas performances that bookend the film showcase the finest and most nuanced acting from her in the film. In other scenes, she is consistently one note. She is supposed to play a diva, but that larger-than-life aura doesn’t come across.”
Maria will be released in select theaters on November 27 in the United States, before streaming on Netflix on December 11. In the UK, the film will open on January 10, 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for more, and check out the trailer for the film above.
Maria follows the renowned opera diva Maria Callas as she lives in seclusion in Paris during her later years. Despite her deteriorating health, Callas receives an intriguing invitation to tour, prompting reflection on the legacy and influence of her storied career in the world of opera.
Release Details
- Release Date: November 27, 2024
- Cast: Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Valeria Golino, Stephen Ashfield, Alessandro Bressanello, Vincent Macaigne, Lydia Korniordou, Rebecka Johnston, Botond Bartus, Marcell Lengyel, Philipp Droste, Jeremy Wheeler, Luca Gréta Felhalmi, Zora Gerda Fejes, Kay Madsen, Toma Hrisztov, Christiana Aloneftis, Aggelina Papadopoulou
- Runtime: 123 Minutes
- Main Genre: Biography
- Writers: Steven Knight
- Release Window: 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria about?
Maria is a biographical drama film that explores the life of Maria Callas, the world’s most renowned opera singer, in her final week of life.
Who is starring in the film?
The film features Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas, with a supporting cast that includes Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Valeria Golino, and others.
What is the critical response to the film?
The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, with 77% of Rotten Tomatoes reviews praising Jolie’s performance and the film’s overall quality.
When is the film being released?
Maria will be released in select theaters on November 27 in the United States, before streaming on Netflix on December 11. In the UK, the film will open on January 10, 2025.
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