Angelina Jolie's 'Maria' Receives Standing Ovation at Venice Film Festival

Angelina Jolie starrer 'Maria' captured audiences at the Venice Film Festival with an 8-minute standing ovation before making waves at the Toronto Film Festival. The film, based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas, is a biographical drama directed by Pablo Larrain, set for release in 2024.

Angelina Jolie's latest movie, 'Maria,' received an astounding 8-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. The film, which had a private screening at the Toronto Film Festival, revolves around the life of an artist facing creative struggles and doubt, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Jolie portrays Maria Callas, one of the world's greatest opera singers, capturing the highs and lows of her tumultuous life. Set in the final days of Callas' life in 1970s Paris, Jolie reflects on Callas' dark times and expressed her wish for the singer to witness the film's celebration of her life and music.

'Maria' is a 2024 biographical psychological drama directed by Pablo Larrain, featuring an ensemble cast including Valeria Golino, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. The script is penned by Steven Knight, with Juan de Dios Larrain, Jonas Dornbach, and Lorenzo Mieli producing.

(With inputs from agencies.)