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Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, lives the final days of her life in 1970s Paris as she confronts her identity and her life. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larraín discuss how they became involved in the heartbreaking true story of world-renowned opera singer Maria Callas. The third and final film in Pablo Larraín’s so-called “Lady with High Heels” trilogy of female-led biographies, following Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021). Maria Callas: Book me a table in a café where the waiters know who I am. I’m in the mood for admiration.. Referenced in Close-up: 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 Conservatoire Conductor: Nicola Rescigno Written by Giuseppe Verdi, Arrigo Boito A Warner Classics Release, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records2Remas4C Parlophone Records Limited Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Warner Music Group Company. I’m sure this film was made with great care and love, BUT what I think was most lacking was BREATH. Opera singers learn to control their breath and conquer ours. And I agree with other less favorable reviews that the opening scene was a really bad example of lip-syncing, especially since I didn’t see Ms. Jolie breathe! Of course La Callas lived a glamorous life, but to me the focus seemed more focused on the visuals of this film. This is a film that made me stop watching it until the end, and I regret it. 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. Check out our December calendar for more!