August 30, 2024·Celebrities·Matěj Kašpar
Angelina Jolie (Source: Profimedia)
Finally, actress Angelina Jolie has a reason to be happy. At the 2024 Venice Film Festival, her new film Maria received a standing ovation. The film about the famous opera singer Maria Callas impressed the audience so much that an eight-minute standing ovation followed the screening.
In the film, Angelina played Maria Callas, a famous opera singer who greatly influenced the world of opera music. The actress is said to have immersed herself deeply in the role and, according to critics, brilliantly portrayed the complex life of this icon of opera art. The film explores not only her musical achievements, but also her personal struggle with fame and tragic loves.
The screenplay was written by Steven Knight, who focused on an intimate look at Callas’ life, revealing the behind-the-scenes of her career and personal relationships. Directed by Pablo Larraín and Angelina Jolie. Together, they were able to combine strong visuals with emotional moments, creating an unforgettable experience for festival goers.
Angelina has revealed in the past that she would rather focus on directing, but that is more time-consuming. So he devotes himself more to acting, since he will play his part and can spend the rest of his time with his family. The work of a director is much more demanding, and when shooting in another country, the actress is unhappy without her children, so she chooses each project carefully. A snapshot Maria but the actress and director could not refuse and is extremely proud of the result.
