Presented in the Cannes Première section at the Cannes 2024 Festival, Maria is a dramatic biopic directed by Jessica Palud, freely adapted from Vanessa Schneider 's book Tu t'appelais Maria Schneider. The film looks back at the life of the young actress who came to prominence with her role in the controversial Dernier tango à Paris, and explores the consequences of her precocious and sulphurous celebrity. Anamaria Vartolomei plays the title character, alongside Matt Dillon and Yvan Attal. Initially released in cinemas on June 19, 2024, the film will be available on VOD from October 16, 2024.
Maria was no longer a child, and not yet an adult, when she set fire to a sultry film that became a cult favorite: The Last Tango in Paris. She quickly rose to fame and became an iconic actress, unprepared for either fame or scandal...
Maria is aimed above all at an audience sensitive to biopics and psychological dramas, particularly those based on public figures who have left their mark on the history of cinema. Viewers curious to understand the emotional and psychological impact of celebrity, especially when accompanied by scandal, will find this film a poignant and intimate tale. What sets Maria apart is its unique point of view: the story is told exclusively through Maria Schneider's eyes, offering a deeply personal look at the traumatic events she experienced. The film also questions the place of women in the film industry and the abuses that have long been tolerated.
Maria is a free adaptation of the book Tu t'appelais Maria Schneider by Vanessa Schneider, the actress's cousin. Jessica Palud has chosen to focus her story on the eyes of Maria, a young woman whose destiny has been shattered by notoriety. The film deals with the abuse she suffered, notably on the set of Last Tango in Paris, where an unscripted assault scene left a lasting mark on her life and career. Matt Dillon plays Marlon Brando, symbolizing both the fascination and the excesses of the film industry. The film subtly evokes these events, drawing on Palud's extensive research and first-hand accounts.
Available on VOD from October 16, 2024, Maria is a poignant biopic that tackles powerful themes such as celebrity, abuse of power and trauma in the film industry. Carried by an intense performance fromAnamaria Vartolomei, this drama could leave a lasting impression on fans of introspective tales and portraits of women facing colossal pressures.
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