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Callas: A Documentary

Callas: A Documentary

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📜 Overview: Narrated by cinema legend Franco Zeffirelli, this intimate made-for-television documentary traces the life and times of the mercurial Maria Callas, one of the most renowned and respected operatic divas of the mid-20th century. Rare authentic footage, candid interviews and breathtaking performances help paint a portrait of an artist remembered as much for her quick and explosive temper as she is for her immeasurable talent.
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📆 Date Released: 1978-09-16
⌚ Running Time: 97 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.0

Beloved Cast

Maria Callas original image
Self (archive footage)
Maria Callas
Franco Zeffirelli original image
Narrator
Franco Zeffirelli
Aristotle Onassis original image
Self (archive footage)
Aristotle Onassis
Luchino Visconti original image
Self
Luchino Visconti
Graziella Sciutti original image
Self
Graziella Sciutti

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