The last days of opera diva Maria Callas in mid-1970s Paris.
Director: Pablo Larraìn (a.o. Neruda, Jackie, Spencer) - Actors: a.o. Angelina Jolie,Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino, Kodi Smit-McPhee,
Length: 124 minutes - Language: English
- Subtitles: Dutch
NRC: "...appropriately operatesque...the soundtrack is a joy."
Director Pablo Larraìn completes with this film his biopic trilogy about famous strong women. After Jackie Kennedy and Lady Diana Spencer, the final chord is for opera diva Maria Callas (1923-1977).
In an intimate portrait, he shows her in the last days of her life. She is now no longer performing. Her mood is defined by her struggle with her spiritual appearances, her mental state and the fear of losing her voice. Memories of her childhood and loved ones also fill her time. Assisted by faithful servants and her beautiful music, La Callas(Angelina Jolie) wanders the rooms of her apartment and the streets of 1970s Paris. She still enjoys her fame. Could she regain her passion for singing? Thus, the film reveals a vulnerable woman who cannot help but live in opera.
Pablo Larraín once again creates a compelling and visually rich narrative. Angelina Jolie puts on a stunning portrayal of Maria Callas, in her tragic beauty and complex personality. The camera work (awarded an Oscar nomination) and the design of the film are of great beauty. "La Callas "comes to life just before her death.