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Angelina Jolie Earns Oscar Buzz for Transformative Role in Maria Callas Biopic

Directed by Pablo Larraín, the film explores the final days of the iconic opera singer, with a release in theaters on November 27 and Netflix on December 11.

  • Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's new biopic, Maria, which focuses on the opera singer's final days in Paris.
  • The film's haunting and whimsical trailer showcases Jolie's emotional transformation into Callas, highlighting key moments from her tumultuous career.
  • Maria received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, generating significant Oscar buzz for Jolie.
  • Jolie underwent intense preparation for the role, including Italian, voice, and singing lessons, aiming for a career-defining performance.
  • The film, scripted by Steven Knight, features a star-studded cast including Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
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