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Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, spends her final days in 1970s Paris, grappling with her identity and life. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larrain discuss how they relate to the heartbreaking true story of world-famous opera singer Maria Callas. The third and final film in Pablo Larrain’s so-called “Ladies in Heels” trilogy of biographical films about women in the lead role, following “Jackie” (2016) and “Spencer” (2021). Maria Callas: Book me a table at a café where the waiters know who I am. I crave flattery. This is mentioned in the film “Close-up: Why Do We Need the Venice Film Festival?” (2024). Othello, Act 4: “Ave Maria” (Desdemona) Performed by Maria Callas, Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire Conductor: Nicola Recigno Composer: Giuseppe Verdi, Arrigo Boito Published by Warner Classics, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records Limited Remastered 2014 Parlophone Records Limited Courtesy of Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group Company. I am sure this film was made with great care and love, BUT, in my opinion, the most missing element was BREATHING. Opera singers learn to control their breathing in order to enchant us. And I agree with other, less favorable reviews that the opening act was a really bad example of a soundtrack, especially since I did not see Miss Jolie breathe! Of course La Callas lived a lavish life, but it seemed to me that the emphasis in this film was more on the visual series. It’s a movie that made me stop watching until the very end, and I regret it. I, too, had high hopes for these two iconic ladies. One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the biggest TV and streaming releases of the month. Check out our December calendar for more!