Callas: A Documentary

Callas: A Documentary

97 mins | Documentary, Music | Sept. 16, 1978

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.

Callas: A Documentary

97 mins | Documentary, Music | Sept. 16, 1978

Callas: A Documentary
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.
Producers
Original title Callas: A Documentary
Directors Tony Palmer
Writers

Cast

MarĂ­a Callas

as Self (archive footage)

Franco Zeffirelli

as Narrator

Aristotle Onassis

as Self (archive footage)