Angelina Jolie is known for her private nature, but she recently opened up in an interview with BBC News about the emotional journey on the set of her new film "Maria," where she plays the legendary opera singer Maria Callas. During filming, her sons Maddox and Pax, who acted as production assistants, observed the pain she often hides from them. "It was a new way to be honest with my children about my feelings," she shared.
The film depicts Callas's final years in Paris during the 1970s and has sparked interest in Jolie's performance, potentially placing her in the running for an Oscar nomination. To bring authenticity to her role, Jolie undertook rigorous opera training for seven months. "It was quite challenging," she admitted, reflecting on her previous shyness about singing.
The film has received mixed reviews, with some praising Jolie's portrayal as "spellbinding," while others felt it lacked Callas's charismatic presence. Directed by Pablo Larraín, "Maria" aims to bridge the gap between opera and mass audiences, with a release planned for January 10 in the UK.
The film depicts Callas's final years in Paris during the 1970s and has sparked interest in Jolie's performance, potentially placing her in the running for an Oscar nomination. To bring authenticity to her role, Jolie undertook rigorous opera training for seven months. "It was quite challenging," she admitted, reflecting on her previous shyness about singing.
The film has received mixed reviews, with some praising Jolie's portrayal as "spellbinding," while others felt it lacked Callas's charismatic presence. Directed by Pablo Larraín, "Maria" aims to bridge the gap between opera and mass audiences, with a release planned for January 10 in the UK.
