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Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, experiences the final days of her life in 1970s Paris as she confronts her identity and her life. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larraín discuss how they were able to connect with the true and moving story of world-renowned opera singer Maria Callas. The third and final film in Pablo Larraín’s “Lady with Heels” biopic trilogy, following Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021). Maria Callas: Book me a table in a café where the waiters know who I am. I feel flattered. Mentioned in Close-Up: Why Do We Need a Venice Film Festival? (2024). Otello 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 Warner Classics Edition, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records Limited Parlophone Records Remastered Limited Courtesy of Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group company. I’m sure this film was made with great care and love, BUT what I found most lacking was BREATHING. Opera singers learn to control their breath in order to take ours. And I agree with the other less favorable reviews that the opening scene was a really bad example of voice acting, mainly because I couldn’t see Mrs. Jolie breathe! Of course, La Callas lived a glamorous life, but I felt like the focus in this film was more on the visuals. This is a film that made me stop watching it until the end and I’m sorry. I had high hopes for these two iconic women, too. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is one of the biggest TV and streaming premieres this month. Check out our December calendar for more!