In Maria, Angelina Jolie gives a career-defining performance

In Maria, Angelina Jolie gives a career-defining performance as a haunted opera diva
Chilean director Pablo Larraín concludes his thematic trilogy of 20th century biopics of famous women – after ‘Jackie’ and ‘Spencer’ – with this soft, restrained drama
Maria review: Angelina Jolie captures the tragic glamour of Maria Callas in a masterly portrayal of the opera star
There has, since Pablo Larraín ’s study of Maria Callas premiered at Venice International Film Festival in August, been a critical cooling on the project. Does it not allow the great diva enough agency?
Maria film review — Angelina Jolie is a magnetic Maria Callas in bruised biopic
Still, Maria is a marvel to look at, unfolding in a Paris lit by pale September sun. It is 1977, and La Callas is a recluse, long gone from Covent Garden but never quite ruling out a comeback. Pills are popped. The butler frets.
Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maria’: A Fantastic Biopic on the Loss of Identity of the Legendary Soprano Singer Maria Callas
Pablo Larraín’s newest film, Maria, explores the final days of the Opera Singer Maria Callas and how her life deteriorated to an empty shell of her illustrious career.
Maria review: Angelina Jolie gives tragic diva a hero’s death in searing performance
Famous, isolated and vaguely tragic; that’s how Pablo Larrain likes his heroines. During sabbaticals from Latin fare the great Chilean has won acclaim for heightened English-language forays that explore historic women caught in a moment of existential crisis.
Angelina Jolie shares struggles while depicting 'Maria Callas'
Angelina Jolie, who played the influential opera singer Maria Callas in her latest film, opened about the struggles she faced while portraying the role. The Maleficent star said that she had
Angelina Jolie brings Maria Callas back to life in “Maria”
Maria” marks the third installment, after “Jackie” and “Spencer,” in director Pablo Larraín’s pseudo-trilogy of historical biopics.
Angelina Jolie Transforms into Opera Legend Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s Biopic
Angelina Jolie steps into the shoes of opera legend Maria Callas in the new biopic Maria, directed by Pablo Larraín. The first trailer reveals Jolie’s emotional portrayal, showcasing her transformation into the famous soprano.
Angelina Jolie Opens Up About Maria Callas, Vulnerability, and Family on Set
The final instalment of Pablo Larraín's trilogy highlighting impactful women in the 20th century is almost here. "Maria" starring Angelina Jolie comes to UK cinemas on January 10th!
The secret humiliation that really ended the career of Maria Callas
She was the opera diva who had a tumultuous and tragic private life, but while these added to her myth, something else ...
‘Maria’ Director Pablo Larraín Wanted Production Designer to Create a ‘Jewelry Box’ for Angelina Jolie Because ‘She’s a Jewel’
She’s the jewel, and I had to create the jewelry box.” The “jewel” for “Maria” production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas was ...
Maria Callas: how inflammation, crash dieting and heartache may have shaped her unique and polarising voice
Angelina Jolie gives an inspired performance as opera singer Maria Callas, who suffered from an inflammatory condition called ...
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Greek Artist Unveils Goddess-Like Sculpture of Maria Callas in Venice
The figure of Maria Callas, the Greek opera legend, has been adorning Venice through a goddess-like sculpture made by a Greek ...
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Maria Callas: The Final Act
But this tragic legend of Maria Callas isn’t true: Callas was nobody’s victim. She was defiant, exacting - a woman who ...
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Maria marches to its own beat; Jolie deserves standing ovation
Angelina Jolie's first leading role in over a decade saw her score her ninth Golden Globe nomination for playing opera diva Maria Callas – but that was just a warm-up. All eyes are now on Jolie to hit ...