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Maria Callas passed away at 55.

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Netflix Biopic “Maria” Brings Maria Callas’ Life to the Screen

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Netflix’s biopic “Maria” tells the story of opera singer Maria Callas’ life before she died at the age of 53. The film, directed by Pablo Larraín and starring Angelina Jolie, takes place in Paris in the 1970s, where Callas had relocated after her health began to decline. The movie explores the events that occurred in Callas’ final days, focusing on her declining health and her struggles to bring her voice back to its former glory.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, Angelina Jolie’s portrayal of Callas is widely praised. The film does not shy away from revealing the darker aspects of Callas’ life, including her addiction to sedatives and steroids, which further exacerbated her health problems.

Callas had spent much of her life singing opera, but her voice had begun to weaken due to a neuromuscular disorder. Despite her butler’s warnings, she continued to pursue her dreams, spending her final days trying to regain her singing voice rather than addressing her health issues.

The biopic ends with Callas’ final moments, depicted as she is found dead by her butler Ferruccio. The singer died of a heart attack on September 16, 1977, at the age of 53.

“Maria” features several original recordings by Maria Callas, some of which are performed by Jolie herself. The film is a poignant and moving portrayal of a complex and talented individual, and marks a return to the screen for Jolie after a three-year hiatus. The movie premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and is set to be released on Netflix later this year.

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