Maria: A labour of love

Florence Lockheart
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Opera diva Maria Callas is finally getting her turn in the Hollywood spotlight. Director Pablo Larraín tells Florence Lockheart how his latest film Maria tackles the soprano’s complicated legacy

Metamorphosis: It took seven months of vocal training to transform Angelina Jolie into Maria Callas © Image courtesy of StudioCanal
Metamorphosis: It took seven months of vocal training to transform Angelina Jolie into Maria Callas © Image courtesy of StudioCanal

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