The highly-anticipated film "Maria," which depicts the life of the legendary opera singer Maria Callas and stars Angelina Jolie , is set to premiere on Netflix. The film's world premiere took place at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival on August 29 in Venice, Italy. Directed by Pablo Larraín , the film portrays the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye.
"Maria" offers a reimagining of the legendary soprano in her final days as she reckons with her identity and life. According to reports from Variety , Netflix plans to release "Maria" in theaters on November 27 to qualify for an awards season run before making its streaming debut on December 11. This strategic move aims to position the film for potential recognition during the awards season.
The film received an overwhelming response at its premiere, with the audience delivering an 8-minute standing ovation, leaving Angelina Jolie visibly moved to tears. Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie are working together again: The two stars talk about their friendship Demi Lovato is making her return to acting with new Netflix comedy 21 Netflix original series and films featuring Latinx talent in front of or behind the camera The critical reception of "Maria" has also been positive, with Rotten Tomatoes reporting a 75% "fresh" rating based on 44 reviews following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. This favorable reception indicates that the film has re.
