As a movie critic with over three decades of film-watching under my belt and a particular fondness for biopics, I must say that Angelina Jolie’s performance in “Maria” has left me thoroughly impressed. Having seen my fair share of portrayals of iconic figures on screen, it is rare to come across one that truly captures the essence of the subject so perfectly.


The highly praised performance of Angelina Jolie as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s film “Maria” is expected to dominate the upcoming autumn awards ceremonies.

As a follower, I’m thrilled to share an exclusive scoop: Netflix will be premiering the movie in U.S. theaters on Nov 27, before it becomes available on their streaming platform on Dec 11. Moreover, they’ve unveiled a fresh image from the film showcasing Angelina Jolie portraying the influential musician.

At the grand premiere of “Maria” at the Venice Film Festival, held at the Sala Grande Theatre, the film received an eight-minute long standing ovation. Overwhelmed by the response, Angelina Jolie was spotted dabbing away tears. Following a fierce bidding war, Netflix managed to secure the rights to the movie, having outbid at least one significant distributor in the days leading up to the festival.

The biographical drama by Larraín portrays the last chapter of the life of Maria Callas, the renowned American Greek soprano, who spent her twilight years in Paris, having previously led a dazzling but turbulent existence under public scrutiny. The movie presents an artistic depiction of how she struggled with self-discovery and her enduring legacy during these closing days.

It’s been some time since Jolie was seriously competing for an acting award; her last Oscar nomination was back in 2008 for “Changeling,” directed by Clint Eastwood. However, her compelling performance as Callas reminds us of Jolie’s exceptional talent, effectively embodying one of the most revered and impactful opera singers of the 20th century.

In the film “Maria,” Angelina Jolie is predicted to receive another Oscar nomination. She’s currently in the lead on the EbMaster Awards Circuit’s best actress rankings and could be one of the top contenders for the prestigious award. If she wins, it would be her second Oscar, having previously received a supporting actress award in 1999 for “Girl, Interrupted.

This period piece film is one of Larraín’s trilogy focusing on remarkable women, initiated by “Jackie” (2016), featuring Natalie Portman as Jackie Kennedy, and “Spencer” (2021) with Kristen Stewart portraying Princess Diana. Among the three, it stands out as his most impactful work, boasting a powerful character analysis written by Steven Knight, who was previously nominated for an Oscar for “Dirty Pretty Things” (2003).

The film titled “Maria” is created by Jonas Dornbach, Janine Jackowski, Juan de Dios Larraín, and Lorenzo Mieli. It will be showcased at the New York Film Festival on September 29, and it’s also scheduled to screen at the AFI Film Festival on October 26.

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2024-09-23 20:16