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No other operas singer has gained such notoriety and controversy as Maria Callas. Tony Palmer's award winning documentary charts her rise to fame and offers a glimpse into the life of this remarkable woman.
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Disc 1
DVD
Callas: A Documentary (1978)
97 min
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Credits
Director
Tony Palmer
Cast
Maria Callasas Self (archive footage)
Franco Zeffirellias Narrator
Aristotle Onassisas Self (archive footage)
Luchino Viscontias Self
Graziella Sciuttias Self
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 2, 2026