Maria: Angelina Jolie plays Maria Callas on Canal+

Maria, a biopic directed by Pablo Larraín, is airing on Canal+ on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:10 p.m.. Released in theaters on February 5, 2025, the film follows the final days of soprano Maria Callas, portrayed by Angelina Jolie, in Paris in 1977.

Maria
Film | 2024
Theatrical release: February 5, 2025
Airing on Canal+ on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM.
Biopic, drama | Runtime: 2h03
Directed by Pablo Larraín | Screenplay: Steven Knight
Featuring Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher
Original title: Maria
Countries of production: United States, Italy, Germany, Chile

The film centers on the last week of Maria Callas's life, holed up in her Paris apartment, surrounded by memories, isolation, and the painful bond to a voice that made her famous. Pablo Larraín continues his exploration of iconic female figures after Jackie and Spencer, this time focusing on the gap between public image and the intimate reality of an artist at the end of her journey.

In Maria, Angelina Jolie channels the look and aura of the legendary Maria Callas. Pierfrancesco Favino and Alba Rohrwacher round out the cast, portraying the figures closest to the opera icon in her final days.

This biopic targets fans of artist portraits, intimate dramas, and tellings of the major figures in music. It may also draw in viewers who gravitate toward Pablo Larraín's films about famous women grappling with loneliness behind the glare of their public status.

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