MARIA

“Maria” is a 2024 biographical psychological drama directed by Pablo Larraín, featuring Angelina Jolie as the iconic opera singer Maria Callas. The film delves into the final week of Callas’s life in her Paris apartment, where she reflects on her tumultuous career and personal struggles. This portrayal completes Larraín’s trilogy on influential 20th-century women, following “Jackie” and “Spencer.” Premiering at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, “Maria” has been lauded for Jolie’s compelling performance and Larraín’s sensitive direction.