Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' Explores the Mystique of Opera Icon Maria Callas

The visually stunning biopic, starring Angelina Jolie, examines Callas's final days while blurring the lines between fact and fiction.

Director Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' focuses on the final week of opera legend Maria Callas's life, blending memories and imagined moments.
Angelina Jolie portrays Callas, capturing her fragility and elegance, with her voice blended with Callas's original recordings in the film's soundtrack.
The film is the third in Larraín's trilogy of biopics about iconic women, following 'Jackie' and 'Spencer,' and delves into Callas's complex relationship with fame and the media.
Critics praise the film's visual style, featuring transitions between sepia tones, black-and-white sequences, and opulent settings, but note it lacks deep insight into Callas's artistry.
Larraín emphasizes that 'Maria' is a fictionalized portrayal, aiming to celebrate Callas's legacy rather than provide a definitive account of her life.