41 years after her premature passing at the age of 53, the most influential soprano of the 20
th century, the Greek-American opera legend Maria Callas (1923-1977), continues to inspire and stimulate interest.
Deviating from the conventional biographical documentary narrative, director Tom Volf's
Maria by Callas, diffuses the complexities surrounding Calla's tumultuous life by providing an intimate, although sympathetic, insight into her character through never before seen archival footage from 1947-1977.
Through the memoirs, performances, interviews and news reels, we are treated to hear Callas' personal account of her artistic and personal struggles, as well as about her relationship with Aristotle Onassis.
A real treat for opera aficionados.
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