Angelina Jolie becomes Maria Callas in Chilean director Pablo Larraín's film


Feb 04 2025 12 mins  

In this edition of arts24, Angelina Jolie learns to sing opera for her part as Maria Callas in Paris. The biopic looks at the final days in the life of one of the most iconic and controversial figures in opera. With her soaring voice and dramatic stage presence, the Greek star redefined what it meant to be a diva, captivating audiences worldwide. "Maria" is directed by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín – the final part of his great women trilogy following Jackie and Spencer. Eve Jackson met him in Paris.