Maria by Callas documentary hits Italian cinemas
The documentary "Maria by Callas" will hit Italian cinemas from April 16 to 18, following its debut at the Rome Film Festival. Directed by Tom Volf, the film features Fanny Ardant providing narration, while Anna Bonaiuto voices the Italian version. It showcases a blend of previously unreleased material, including home videos and intimate photographs, making up half of the footage. The documentary explores the life of the renowned opera singer through comments from notable figures such as Aristotle Onassis, Marilyn Monroe, and J.F. Kennedy, offering a rich portrayal of her remarkable journey in the spotlight.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Maria by Callas' directed by Tom Volf
- Narrated by Fanny Ardant (Italian version by Anna Bonaiuto)
- Premiered at the Rome Film Festival
- In Italian cinemas from April 16 to 18
- 50% of archival material is previously unseen
- Includes Super 8 and 16mm home movies, unpublished photos, fan recordings, letters, backstage footage, and interviews
- Features figures like Onassis, Marilyn Monroe, Alain Delon, Yves Saint-Laurent, J.F. Kennedy, Luchino Visconti, Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly, Liz Taylor
Entities
Artists
- Maria Callas
- Fanny Ardant
- Anna Bonaiuto
- Tom Volf
- Onassis
- Marilyn Monroe
- Alain Delon
- Yves Saint-Laurent
- J.F. Kennedy
- Luchino Visconti
- Winston Churchill
- Grace Kelly
- Liz Taylor
Institutions
- Festa del Cinema di Roma
Locations
- Rome
- Italy