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La Divina Maria Callas [DVD] [1987]
 
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  • Actors: Maria Callas
  • Format: Black & White, Classical, Colour, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English, German
  • Subtitles: French
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: ARTHAUS
  • DVD Release Date: 5 April 2000
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004T8GV
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 96,965 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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It is almost a quarter of a century since Maria Callas died. But the passing years have done little to diminish interest in this most iconic of divas. The debate surrounding the real quality of that voice continues to be fanned by her devotees and detractors, intermittently reaching fever pitch with the arrival of another biography or the commercial release of a newly discovered live recording. Tony Palmer's 1987 film portrait, now available on DVD, towers over the bulk of contributions to the Callas industry because it manages to be both passionate about its subject and objective about the forces that shaped a great musical talent and then left it in ruins.

Lengthy interviews with colleagues and confidants embrace both Callas' undoubted theatrical genius and the emotional traumas that propelled her stumbling private life. The scene is set from the moment this documentary's producer John Ardoin, himself a Callas biographer, declares the story of Callas the woman to be one of the great tragedies of our time. From that point, the film forges potent links between the evolution of the diva's artistry through her great performances--Tosca, in particular--and the defiant soul captured in a considerable archive of media encounters that range from the intense and contemptuous to the coquettish. This is 90 essential minutes for anyone interested in the Callas legend. Her story will never be better told. --Piers Ford

Special Features

4:3 Full Frame
English
Region 2
Dolby Stereo English
Dolby Stereo
French
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4.0 out of 5 stars Portrait of a Lady, 24 Jan 2002
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I found Maria Callas - La Divina - A Portrait, excellent as an introduction to learning about her. There were several interviews conducted throughout featuring people who new, loved and sang with her during her life time. It was most informative and interesting to learn the history of her life and how she became the "Voice of the Century". There were many facts revealed which, I'm sure are not well known. And you wouldn't think, to hear her speak, that she grew up in America! The accent was somewhat absent but her speaking voice was just as easy on the ears as the singing one. The reason I wanted to watch it, however, was to watch and hear her singing as I had already listened to CDs but its much more satisfying to watch the star in action. I was deeply disappointed at how little it showed of her actually singing. But the excerpts were wonderful. She was a pleasure to watch, it was breathtaking seeing her hit and hold the really high notes! Its well worth buying if you are in any way a fan of Maria's. It was quite poignant and moving at the end when it showed her funeral and the urn being brought off the plane. Quite tearjerking to think that such a voice was reduced to ashes in a box. However, to finish on a high note, there are always other DVDs available concentrating on the singing only!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting documentary on the life of Maria Callas, 16 Aug 2003
I bought the DVD to learn a little bit more about Callas after having listened to some of her operas recently. It is a well made production and the story of her life and work is very well told. There are some excellent interviews with some of her personal and professional friends.

The emphasis of the film is her personal and professional life and there is not that much footage of her actually performing. What is shown however, is entertaining and a pleasure to listen to.

The sound and picture quality are of average quality.

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