Angelina Jolie opened up about the film’s emotional weight, revealing that it will focus on the “darker times” in the opera singer’s life, including personal struggles and professional challenges.
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00:00Angelina Jolie is diving deep into the complex life of opera legend Maria Callas
00:05in the upcoming biopic, Maria, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Pablo Larraín.
00:09The actress recently opened up about the film's emotional weight,
00:12revealing that it will focus on the darker times in the opera singer's life,
00:16including personal struggles and professional challenges.
00:21In a statement during a private screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday,
00:26Jolie emphasized the depth of Callas' character, explaining,
00:30"...towards the end of her life, she had highs, and the greatest highs were
00:34where she could feel she was connecting, and she had times where she felt she couldn't,
00:38and it broke her, and she felt she wasn't able to connect."
00:41The biopic, set in 1970s Paris, will explore Maria's final years,
00:45offering an intimate glimpse into the inner turmoil
00:48behind the public persona of one of the 20th century's greatest opera stars.
00:52While introducing the film to the audience at the screening,
00:57Angelina added that Maria Callas died during darker times in her life.
01:01She also added, "...I wish she was here, and she could see you are here to learn about her life,
01:06and to be among people who appreciate art."
01:11Known for her ability to tackle difficult roles, Angelina Jolie's casting is seen as
01:15a bold choice and she has expressed her dedication to bringing truth to the same.
01:20Film Maria is poised to be a deeply emotional journey with both Jolie and
01:24Larian promising to reveal new layers of the beloved opera star.
01:28With the combination of Knight's writing, Larian's directorial vision and Jolie's performance,
01:33the film is one of the most anticipated releases of the upcoming years.
01:36The film will stream on Netflix, of which the release date still remains unannounced.
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