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Callas Forever (DVD, 2005)

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This fictionalized biopic chronicles the final years of opera meta-diva Maria Callas (Fanny Ardant), filling in the blank spots with a "what if" scenario. It's the late 1970s and Callas, once the greatest singer in opera, has lost her voice, been thrown over by Aristotle Onassis in favor of Jackie Kennedy, and now stomps around her apartment in a haze of pills and regret. But just when it seems all hope is lost, her former manager Larry (Jeremy Irons) hits on the plan to do an opera film of CARMEN, with Callas lip-synching her younger voice in the lead, thus preserving her stage presence for future generations. The trouble is that once Callas gets back in the limelight, her over-the-top artistic temperament threatens to destroy the entire project. What's more, Larry's gay lover (Jay Rodan) is throwing tantrums of his own. Fanny Ardant is incredible as the tortured, egotistical diva and Joan Plowright lends some welcome warmth and wit as the British reporter who sets the plot in motion. As with many a Zeffirelli film, the cast is packed with beautiful people and the photography is elegant. The passages from CARMEN are a real highlight, with Callas's actual recordings used on the soundtrack. An opera director as well as a film director, Zeffirelli was friends with Callas for over 20 years and once tried to talk her into just such a project, so this is obviously a true labor of love.

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UPC0014381034929

eBay Product ID (ePID)45660027

Product Key Features

ActorFanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons

RatingPG-13

Movie/TV TitleCallas Forever

DirectorFranco Zeffirelli

FormatDVD

Release Year2005

GenreDrama

Sub-GenreMusical

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleFanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20050621

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Good value

Entertaining

Engaging characters

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von pabeu81
27. Dez. 2024
Overlooked gem about legendary opera diva
An entertaining, nicely acted, fictionalized account of the final months of opera legend Maria Callas's life, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. Her former manager (Jeremy Irons) persuades Callas (Fanny Ardant) to come out of retirement and film one of her classic roles. Since her famous voice is now shot, the film will utilize one of her earlier recordings of the opera, and she will lip-sync on screen. Much more enjoyable than the recent "Maria" biopic with Angelina Jolie. And surprisingly, "Forever Callas" received only a very limited US release.
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von gar-64117
18. Jan. 2025
Fabulous movie about Maria callas
Great movie with fanny ardent and Jeremy irons
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von jbc1687
31. Okt. 2018
best soprano of all time
awesome dvd priceless Makes one live part of La Divina , her life and her voice
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von jamo_7523
15. Jan. 2025
Fabulous voice
There’s no one like Maria Callas, La Divina!
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