Angelina Jolie as the legendary opera diva: interesting facts about the film 'Maria'.

The Ukrainian release has begun showing the film 'Maria', in which the main character is actress Angelina Jolie. This film tells the story of the last months of the life of Maria Callas, a famous opera singer of the 20th century. The film is set in 1977 in Paris, where Callas, having lost her voice and suffering from loneliness, relives memories of the past. In addition to Jolie, the film features actors such as Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino, and Valeria Golino. The director of the film is Pablo Larraín.

Interesting facts about the film 'Maria' include that Angelina Jolie performed some operatic parts during filming, preparing for this for seven months. Critics highly praised her performance and called her one of the main contenders for awards in the cinematic field. The film was shot in Budapest, Paris, Athens, and Milan, including the famous 'La Scala' theater. The film also recreates the images of Maria Callas that have become legendary in the fashion world. Director Pablo Larraín stated that 'Maria' is the conclusion of his trilogy about outstanding women, which also includes the films 'Jackie' and 'Spencer'.

Unfortunately, Maria Callas died of a myocardial infarction in 1977. However, her life was bright and scandalous, particularly due to her relationship with magnate Aristotle Onassis. Angelina Jolie also drew attention to Ukraine by visiting Lviv and urging support for Ukrainian activists and organizations.