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In ‘Maria,’ Angelina Jolie and Pablo Larraín Bring an Opera Icon to Staggering Life

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Chilean director Pablo Larraín wanted to make a movie with Angelina Jolie .

Jolie played Maria Callas , one of the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century .

The film is the conclusion to Larrain 's trilogy of biopics about iconic historical women.

Maria is the most personal film Larraín has ever made.

The director and star worked closely with Oscar winner John Warhurst to create innovative, synthesized recordings.

Jolie learned her subject’s cadence and her signatures.

The bulk of the film takes place in the present, but the best note was no note.

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53

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informal

Language

English

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38

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not offensive

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medium-lived

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