44/26
Aristotle Onassis, Maria Callas’s longtime companion, later married former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
Narrative
Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, lives out the final days of her life in 1970s Paris, where she grapples with her identity and her life. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larraín discuss how they were brought together by the heartbreaking true story of world-famous opera singer Maria Callas.
I’m in the mood for adoration
Kennedy was the subject of Pablo Larraín’s earlier biopic, Jackie (2016), starring Natalie Portman. Maria Callas: Save me a table at the café where the waiters know who I am.
Maria is a solid musical biopic
She was mentioned in Close-Up: Why do We Need the Venice Film Festival? (2024).
It’s a beautifully shot and directed film
Angelina Jolie’s great performance in the lead role holds this film together quite well, and I admire how much she put into the role, especially the operatic singing. The plot is a little disjointed and the pacing a little off, but I still found the film entertaining enough to enjoy, as well as educational about the period and opera in general.
I love the editing, and the black and white shots are gorgeous
I thought this was a solid Pablo Larrain film with a potential Oscar-winning performance from Angelina Jolie. No need to waste time on endless scrolling—here’s the entire list of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month.