Callas Forever
Internationally acclaimed director Franco Zeffirelli (Romeo and Juliet, Tea with Mussolini) beautifully recreates the magic, passion and artistry of the opera diva Maria Callas, known as "the voice of the century." In this loving tribute to his long-time friend, Zeffirelli imagines what could have happened at the end of Callas' life close to her death at the age of 53. Popular French actress Fanny Ardant perfectly fits the role of the temperamental diva, capturing all the fiery intensity of the legend on and off the stage. Oscar(R)-winner Jeremy Irons shines as the diva's former manager who persuades her to re-launch her career, despite her fading powers. A unique, rare gem of a film featuring actual sound recordings of Callas in performance, Callas Forever makes a lasting impact as a stunning human portrayal of one of the greatest artists of our time.
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Offers Glimpse Into Her Life and Character - bello
Somewhat disapointing storyline, cheesey 1977, as these events never really happened except in the mind of the director/good friend of Callas.
According to Zeffirelli, Ardent portrayed Callas 'better than Callas herself'. At least we get a glimpse into her character and a portion of her life, a better understanding of this famous diva.disappointing - miamusolan
Maria Callas decided at the end of her career/life to "fake" a staging of her most beloved "Carmen", by lipsyncing an older record made when her voice was at its prime.This is an issue worth of greek tragedy, or Milli Vanilli's fame. This subject could have led to a great movie, particularly when the director is Zefirelli, the most passionate director of operas into films. Hard to believe that Zefirelli missed this one so badly!No wonder this movie was not distributed in US.Un opéra beaucoup trop long... - Sophie_Azur
Habituellement, je suis toujours contente de voir un film avec Fanny Ardant, mais cette fois, c'est raté... Je pensais découvrir la grande diva et je me suis vite aperçue que ce n'était pas ce film qui allait me la faire découvrir. C'est long et ennuyant... Les acteurs ont l'air figés dans un scénario qui ne va nulle part. Ne perdez pas votre temps à regarder le film, écoutez plutôt la trame sonore!
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Offers Glimpse Into Her Life and Character - bello
Somewhat disapointing storyline, cheesey 1977, as these events never really happened except in the mind of the director/good friend of Callas.
According to Zeffirelli, Ardent portrayed Callas 'better than Callas herself'. At least we get a glimpse into ...disappointing - miamusolan
Maria Callas decided at the end of her career/life to "fake" a staging of her most beloved "Carmen", by lipsyncing an older record made when her voice was at its prime.This is an issue worth of greek tragedy, or Milli Vanilli's fame. This subject could have ...Un opéra beaucoup trop long... - Sophie_Azur
Habituellement, je suis toujours contente de voir un film avec Fanny Ardant, mais cette fois, c'est raté... Je pensais découvrir la grande diva et je me suis vite aperçue que ce n'était pas ce film qui allait me la faire découvrir. C'est long et ennuyant... ...