Documentary 'Maria by Callas' Premieres on Sky Arte
A documentary titled 'Maria by Callas' will air on Sky Arte on Saturday, September 6, directed by Tom Volf. The film emerged from Volf's accidental discovery of recordings of Maria Callas's performances, leading to three years of research and travel. Volf tracked down surviving friends and colleagues of the legendary soprano, including Nadia Stancioff, a close friend. The documentary features unpublished images, photographs, Super8 footage, private recordings, letters, and rare archival material, offering an unprecedented portrait of the diva who died prematurely at 53. The Italian narration is by actress Anna Bonaiuto.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Maria by Callas' directed by Tom Volf.
- Premieres on Sky Arte on Saturday, September 6.
- Based on Volf's discovery of Callas's performance recordings.
- Three years of research and travel by Volf.
- Features interviews with friends and colleagues of Callas.
- Includes unpublished images, Super8, private recordings, letters.
- Narrated in Italian by Anna Bonaiuto.
- Callas died at age 53.
Entities
Artists
- Maria Callas
- Tom Volf
- Nadia Stancioff
- Anna Bonaiuto
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune