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Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larraín discuss how they connected to the heartbreaking true story of the world-renowned opera singer Maria Callas.. The third and final film in Pablo Larraín's so-called "Lady with Heels" trilogy of female-led biopics, following Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021).. Maria Callas: Book me a table at a café where the waiters know who I am. I’m in the mood for adulation.. Referenced in Close-Up: Why do We Need the 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 LimitedRemastered 2014 Parlophone Records LimitedCourtesy of Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group Company. I am sure this film was made with great care and love, BUT what it lacked the most of, in my opinion is BREATH.Opera singers learn how to controle their breath so to captivate ours. And I agree with the other less favourable reviews that the opening scene really was a bad example of lip-synching particularly because I could not see ms Jolie breathe!Of course La Callas lived a glamorous life but to me the focus seemed to be more directed towards the visual in this movie.This is a film that made me stop watching it to the end, and I am sorry for it. I too had high hopes for these two iconic ladies.. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month. Check out our December calendar for more!
