Callas forever / a European co-production film Medusa Film-Cattleya Rome, Film and General Productions London, Galfin-Paris, Alquimia Cinema-Madrid, MediaPro Pictures-Bucharest in association with Eurimages, Tele+, Canal+, France 2 Cinema, a Franco Zeffirelli film ; original story by Franco Zeffirelli ; screenplay by Martin Sherman, Franco Zeffirelli ; produced by Riccardo Tozzi, Giovannella Zannoni ; directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Fanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons, Joan Plowright, Jay Rodan, Gabriel Garko, Justino Diaz, Manuel de Blas. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2002. Widescreen (1.78:1) presentation. Special features: behind-the-scenes featurette; interviews with director Franco Zeffirelli, producer Giovannella Zannoni, Fanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons and Joan Plowright; theatrical trailer.
Summary:
Beautifully recreates the magic, passion and artistry of the opera diva Maria Callas, known as "the voice of the century". Gives a loving tribute to what could have possibly happened at the end of Callas's life, whose death came at the age of 53. Callas was a temperamental diva. She captured all the fiery intensity of legend on and off the stage. Her tempestuous relationship with her former manager is what finally persuades her to re-launch her career, despite her fading powers.
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