Maria explores the complex relationship between grief and identity, focusing on Maria Callas's lament for her lost youth and the celebrated reputation that defined her.
Set against a backdrop of 70s Paris, Larrain blends elements of opera with a poignant narrative, showcasing Angelina Jolie's performances as both Callas and the music that defined her life.
The film paints a vivid portrait of Callas using a mix of her reality and fantasy, emphasizing the duality of her life as an artist and a woman in love.
Ultimately, Maria is a reverential tribute to Callas’s legacy, illustrating her unique voice not just as a musical phenomenon but as the essence of her mournful existence.
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