Maria CallasFilmography

Born:: January 1, 1923
Occupation:: Actor
Biography:: A legendary operatic soprano, Maria Callas was also a film actress. In 1971, she had a starring role in the Greek-made film Medea. It was a non-singing role. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide...Read More

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The Eternal Maria Callas

Actors: Maria Callas

Synopsis: Within her lifetime and posthumously, opera diva Maria Callas's astonishing musical and cultural legacy far outstripped the woman herself; Callas transcended the elite appeal of her musical genre and inspired numerous motion pictures, a stage musical, and an opera based on her life - meanwhile Read More

2007
Callas Assoluta

Actors: Maria Callas

Synopsis: Frédéric Luzy produced this deeply felt, emotional documentary on the life and career of opera superstar Maria Callas (1923-77). The product of a year of research in various countries, it attempts to tell the complete story of the famous diva, chronologically, from her birth in 1923 to her death Read More

2007
Biography: Maria Callas

Actors: Maria Callas

Synopsis: The documentary portrait Biography: Maria Callas travels into the stormy and colorful personal life of Callas, the woman regarded by many as the single most accomplished diva of the 20th century. From her birth in the United States to her adolescence in Greece and early professional Read More

2004
Maria Callas: Une Vie d'Art et d'Amour

Actors: Maria Callas

2004
Maria Callas: The Callas Conversations

Actors: Maria Callas

Synopsis: Maria Callas was perhaps the most celebrated operatic diva of her time, a woman whose remarkable talents and fiery personality made her an international sensation whose fame spread far beyond the usual boundaries of classical music. Maria Callas: The Callas Conversations is drawn from a series of Read More

2003
Great Moments in Opera, Vol. 1: Treasures from the Ed Sullivan Show

Synopsis: Some of the greatest operatic performances ever seen on television have been compiled in this video. Ed Sullivan had one of the best-loved variety shows in the early days of television, and his knack for spotting and showcasing great talent extended to every area of the performing arts, including Read More

2000
Passion Callas

Synopsis: Gérald Caillat helms Maria Callas: Passion Callas , a feature-length documentary exploration of the woman who became the most accomplished and gifted operatic diva of the 20th century. Caillat creates a biographical portrait by interweaving archival film footage of legendary Maria Callas Read More

1997
Maria Callas: At Covent Garden 1962 and 1964

Actors: Maria Callas

Synopsis: This video captures a pair of performances from the revered opera diva Maria Callas. Her authoritative voice delivers work by beloved composers Verdi, Puccini, and Bizet, at Covent Gardens, one of the most famous opera venues in the world. The concerts date from 1962 and 1964. ~ Perry Seibert, All Read More

1994
Wisecracks

Actors: Phyllis Diller, Whoopi Goldberg, Sandra Shamas, Jenny Lecoat

Synopsis: This concert and interview documentary features the racy wit of Canada and the U.S.'s most popular female comedians, including Jenny Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Phyllis Diller, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paula Poundstone. In addition to screening their stand-up gigs and providing interviews with these funny Read More

1991
Maria Callas: Hamburg Concert 1962

Actors: Maria Callas

Synopsis: This concert featured performances of "Pleurez, mes yeux," "Habanera and Seguidilla," "Ernani, involami..." "Nacqui' all'affanno," "O don Fatale" and an overture from "Carnaval Romain." This may also be purchased with a companion piece "Maria Callas 1959 Hamburg Concert" in laser disc format. Read More

1988
Maria Callas: Hamburg Concert 1959

Actors: Maria Callas

Synopsis: This concert featured songs from "The Barber of Seville," "Macbeth," "Don Carlo" and other operas. This collection can be purchased with the companion version "Maria Calla 1962 Hamburg Concert" in laser disc format. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

1988
Maria Callas: Life and Art

Synopsis: This documentary chronicles the life of the most exciting opera singer of her generation. Her soprano voice, with its exceptional expressive powers, enabled Maria Callas to become the first singer in a century to perform in the intricate Romantic style, conveying tremendous emotional range and Read More

1987
Maria Callas: La Divina - A Portrait

Synopsis: This documentary follows the tumultuous life and career of opera singer Maria Callas. Using archival footage and interviews with Callas and critics, director Tony Palmer explains why this slender and beautiful singer was hailed by some as the greatest opera singer of the twentieth century while Read More

1987
I Live for Art: The Great Toscas

1978
Medea

Actors: Maria Callas, Guiseppe Gentili, Laurent Terzieff, Massimo Girotti, Margarethe Clementi

Synopsis: Put in the coldest possible terms, Medea is the story of a woman who gets sore at her husband and kills her children to get even. Greek opera diva Maria Callas is certainly in her element as Medea in this 1970 film version of the venerable theatrical piece, with Giuseppe Gentili as her husband Read More

12/28/69
Maria Callas: Toujours Paris 1958

Synopsis: In 1958, one of the world's great operatic divas, Maria Callas, made a legendary appearance in Paris when she was the very peak of her fame and her powers. The recital was filmed for television broadcast, and for this video release, Roger Benamou, who directed the original television special, has Read More

1958
Maria Callas: Her Paris Debut

Synopsis: French narration is included with this filmed version of Callas's first appearance in Paris. Featured pieces are from Puccini, Verdi, Bellini and Rossini. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

1958
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