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Callas Assoluta (2007)

2007-12-20 · 1h 38m · EN
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This revealing documentary from director Philippe Kohly examines the storied life of renowned soprano Maria Callas, from her troubled childhood in New York City to her scandal-laden but triumphant international career in opera. Featuring archival interviews with Callas herself and footage of contemporaries such as her lover Aristotle Onassis, this celebration of "La Divina" pays tribute to her enduring legacy some three decades after her death.

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Philippe KohlyDirector

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María CallasMaría CallasHerselfJean CocteauJean CocteauSelf (archive footage)Jacqueline KennedyJacqueline KennedySelf (archive footage)Grace KellyGrace KellySelf (archive footage)Michel LegrandMichel LegrandSelf (archive footage)Franco ZeffirelliFranco ZeffirelliSelf (archive footage)Luchino ViscontiLuchino ViscontiSelf (archive footage)Pier Paolo PasoliniPier Paolo PasoliniSelf (archive footage)Philippe FaurePhilippe FaureHimselfGiuseppe Di StefanoGiuseppe Di StefanoHimselfTito GobbiTito GobbiSelf (archive footage)Elsa MaxwellElsa MaxwellSelf (archive footage)

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BiographyTragedyMusicOpera

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Genre affinityHistory · DocumentaryTheme affinityBiography · Tragedy · MusicDirector preference329094Actor preference565994 · 664277 · 878161Country preferenceAuDecade preference2000

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What is Callas Assoluta about?

This revealing documentary from director Philippe Kohly examines the storied life of renowned soprano Maria Callas, from her troubled childhood in New York City to her scandal-laden but triumphant international career in opera. Featuring archival interviews with Callas herself and footage of contemporaries such as her lover Aristotle Onassis, this celebration of "La Divina" pays tribute to her enduring legacy some three decades after her death.

How long is Callas Assoluta?

Callas Assoluta has a runtime of 98 minutes.