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Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, lives out her final days in 1970s Paris, struggling with her identity and life.. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larrain discuss how they relate to the heartbreaking true story of world-renowned opera singer Maria Callas. The third and last film in the so-called trilogy of Pablo Larraín’s “Ladies in Heels” biographical films about women in the main role, after “Jackie” (2016) and “Spencer” (2021).. Maria Kallas: Book me a table in a cafe where the waiters know who I am. I am in the mood for flattery.. It is mentioned in the film “Close-up: why do we need the Venice Film Festival?” (2024). Othello, Act 4: “Ave Maria” (Desdemona) Performed by Maria Callas, Orchester de la Société des Concerts du ConservatoireConductor: Nicola RecignoComposer: Giuseppe Verdi, Arrigo BoitoReleased by Warner Classics, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records LimitedRemastered 2014 Parlophone Records Limited Courtesy of Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group company. I am sure that this film was made with great care and love, BUT what it lacked the most, in my opinion, was BREATH. Opera singers learn to control their breathing in order to charm us. And I agree with other less favorable reviews that the opening act was really a bad example of a soundtrack, especially since I couldn’t see Miss Jolie breathing! Of course, La Callas lived a glamorous life, but it seemed to me that in this film the emphasis was more on the visual series. 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 ladies. One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month. Check out our December calendar to learn more!