Angelina Jolie enchants in the film "Maria": the new masterpiece of the Venice Film Festival!

Angelina Jolie once again proved that she is a true master of transformations in the new film "Maria", presented at the 81st Venice Film Festival. The audience couldn't contain their emotions and applauded the star for eight minutes, emphasizing her excellent acting.

From an opera diva to a movie star: the reincarnation of Angelina Jolie

In "Maria" Jolie transformed into opera singer Maria Callas, one of the most charismatic women in the history of music. This film became the final part of a trilogy of biographical films by director Pablo Larraín, which includes tapes about Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana.

"I am incredibly excited to begin production on Maria, which I hope will be a glimpse into the remarkable life and work of Maria Callas to audiences around the world, " said director Pablo Larraín.

Intensive preparation for the role: 7 months of vocal lessons

Filming took place in four countries — France, Greece, Italy and Hungary. To better understand her character, Angelina Jolie wore Maria Callas' original pieces and took singing lessons for seven months. At home, she listened to Callas' archive recordings to get a deeper sense of her inner world.

"It was an out-of-body experience because I don't sing. I had a person in my life who was not kind to me about singing, " the actress shared.

Mixed reviews from critics: magic or flaws?

Critics had a mixed reaction to the film. Some praised Jolie's performance and her dedication to the role, others harshly criticized the script and the choice of archival footage. However, most agree that Angelina can claim an Oscar for this role.

"Jolie is an almost magical part for a true diva. Painfully thin, but still beautiful, " notes Deadline.

What's next for Angelina Jolie?

This film became Jolie's first role in the last three years, and it is already predicting her nominations for the biggest film awards. Regardless of the reaction of critics, "Maria" without a doubt remains one of the most impressive projects in the career of the actress, which should be seen by everyone.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk