Angelina Jolie has opened up about her experience while filming her new biopic, 'Maria,' in which she portrays iconic opera singer Maria Callas. In a recent interview with BBC News, Jolie shared how this project allowed her to not only delve into a complex character but also to connect with her sons, Maddox and Pax, who served as production assistants on set.
Jolie, known for her typically private life, expressed that her children observed a side of her that they had not seen before—her emotional pain that she usually conceals. "It was a new way of finding out how to be honest with my children about my feelings,” she remarked.
The film is centered around Callas's later years in the 1970s and touches on her struggles, paralleling some of Jolie's own life experiences. During filming, Maddox, 23, and Pax, 21, took an active role, with the director Pablo Larraín noting their professionalism on set. Jolie recalled moments where Pax recorded her singing practices, which reflected the challenges she faced while learning the demanding art of opera singing.
Describing the rigorous training she undertook for the role, Jolie revealed, “It requires your breathwork and body movement in a way that's very different.” Despite her initial hesitations about singing, she ultimately found joy in the experience, noting the support she received from her team.
Jolie, who has previously taken on various roles in Hollywood, sees this movie as a potential comeback that might lead to an Oscar nomination. Critics have been mixed in their reception of her performance, with some praising her portrayal of Callas as captivating, while others felt she did not fully capture Callas's essence.
As 'Maria' is set to debut in UK cinemas on January 10th, Jolie hopes the film will revive interest in opera, emphasizing its profound connection to emotions and the human experience.
Jolie, known for her typically private life, expressed that her children observed a side of her that they had not seen before—her emotional pain that she usually conceals. "It was a new way of finding out how to be honest with my children about my feelings,” she remarked.
The film is centered around Callas's later years in the 1970s and touches on her struggles, paralleling some of Jolie's own life experiences. During filming, Maddox, 23, and Pax, 21, took an active role, with the director Pablo Larraín noting their professionalism on set. Jolie recalled moments where Pax recorded her singing practices, which reflected the challenges she faced while learning the demanding art of opera singing.
Describing the rigorous training she undertook for the role, Jolie revealed, “It requires your breathwork and body movement in a way that's very different.” Despite her initial hesitations about singing, she ultimately found joy in the experience, noting the support she received from her team.
Jolie, who has previously taken on various roles in Hollywood, sees this movie as a potential comeback that might lead to an Oscar nomination. Critics have been mixed in their reception of her performance, with some praising her portrayal of Callas as captivating, while others felt she did not fully capture Callas's essence.
As 'Maria' is set to debut in UK cinemas on January 10th, Jolie hopes the film will revive interest in opera, emphasizing its profound connection to emotions and the human experience.
