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Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, experiences the final 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 world-renowned opera singer Maria Callas. The third and final film from Pablo Larraín, the so-called "Lady with Heels" trilogy of female-led biopics follows 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 admiration.. Link to 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 Released by Warner Classics, (p) 1964 Recorded by Parlophone Records2014 Limited Warner Limited Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group company. I’m sure this film was made with great care and love, BUT what it lacked most in my opinion was BREATH. Opera singers learn to control their breath in order to take ours. And I agree with the 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 it seemed to me that the focus was more on the visuals in this film. This is a film that made me stop watching it until the end and I feel 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!