In Maria, Angelina Jolie gives a career-defining performance

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.
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.
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
Angelina Jolie understood the "loneliness" of Maria Callas
Angelina Jolie is back in UK cinemas this Friday in Maria, the biopic about iconic opera singer Maria Callas. Talking to Digital Spy, Jolie reflected on how she managed to relate to the singer, especially in how she had to balance her personal and private lives.
Maria review - Pablo Larraín's haunting portrait of an opera legend
As Bono once commented about Luciano Pavarotti, “the opera follows him off stage”. Legendary soprano Maria Callas would have known exactly what he meant, and she herself said “an opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down.
‘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 Angelina Jolie who embodies the famed opera soprano Maria Callas in “Maria,” now streaming on Netflix.
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 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!
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Maria Callas: The Final Act
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Maria Callas: the life and legacy of a legendary diva
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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 ...