Maria
WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Maria.
The film takes place in 1970s Paris as Maria’s health declines.
Mariais now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
In reality, Maria did die of a heart attack under similar circumstances after she became a recluse.
She was 53 years old.
The initial consensus was that she died from stress and drug abuse.
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The song’s title means “I lived for art.
“The song’s lyrics center on the theme of an artist being abandoned by God.
/ With a discreet hand / I relieved all misfortunes I encountered.”
Maria(2024) is a biographical drama about opera singer Maria Callas, directed by Pablo Larraín, starring Angelina Jolie. It concludes Larraín’s trilogy on iconic women.
The song relates to Maria’s experience as she finally faces and grapples with her declining health.
She questionswhy God dealt her this tragic hand after gifting her an incredible talent.
Maria has never truly felt like a normal person since she is always put on a pedestal.
In the film, Aristotle ironically claims that he hated opera.
Maria proves to be utterly defiant throughout the film and is almost impossible to convince.
Yakinthi appears again in the present-day timeline upon Maria’s request.
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It concludes Larrain’s trilogy on iconic women.