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Maria Callas: Book me a table at a café where the waiters know who I am
Narrative
Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, lives the final days of her life in 1970s Paris, coming to terms with her identity and her life. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larrain discuss how they connected to the heartbreaking true story of world-renowned opera singer Maria Callas.. The third and final film in Pablo Larrain’s so-called "Lady in Heels" trilogy of female-led biographical films following Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021).
I’m in the mood for praise
Close-up reference: Why do we need a Venice Film Festival? (2024). Othello 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 of Warner Limited, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records2Remas4.
The little bits of background were refreshing, but very rare
Parlophone Records Limited Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group company. I really don’t understand why the filmmaker chose to focus about 90% of this film on the last week of the title character’s life. Jolie, as Maria Callas, is stone-faced, wooden and gloomy, spending most of her screen time running around Paris.
However, overall the film is very disappointing
Some positives:> I enjoyed the musical selections. I downloaded the album and have listened to all the pieces repeatedly.> The costumes and visuals are quite beautiful.> Of all the characters, the butler and the maid were the most striking on screen. “One Hundred Years of Solitude”; is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month.