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Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, lives out the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she grapples with her identity and her life. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larraín discuss how they relate to the heartbreaking true story of world-famous opera singer Maria Callas. The third and final film in Pablo Larraín’s so-called “Lady in Heels” trilogy of female-led biopics, following Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021). Maria Callas: Book me a table at a bar where the waiters know who I am. I’m in the mood to be pointed at. Featured in Spotlight: Why Do We Need a Venice Film Festival? (2024). Otello Act 4: ‘Ave Maria’ (Desdemona)Performed by Maria Callas, Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du ConservatoireConductor: Nicola RescignoWritten by Giuseppe Verdi, Arrigo BoitoA Warner Classics release, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records Limited Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group company. I am sure that this film was made with great care and love, BUT what it lacked most, for me, was BREATH. Opera singers learn to control their breathing to capture ours. And I agree with the other less favorable reviews that the opening scene was a really bad example of lip-synching, especially because I couldn’t see Miss Jolie breathing! Callas obviously lived a glamorous life, but to me the focus seemed more on the visual aspect of this film. It’s a film that made me stop watching until the end, and I’m sorry for that. 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. For more, check out our December calendar!
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