“Maria By Callas: In Her Own Words” has secured distribution. Sony Pictures Classics acquired all rights for the documentary in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, a press release has announced. Described as the “definitive doc on the life and work of the Greek-American opera singer,” the film includes never before seen or heard footage and performances of Callas.
“Maria Callas, her voice, and story are illustrious. We’re thrilled to be able to help expand this icon’s prodigious following with ‘Maria By Callas: In Her Own Words,’” said Sony Pictures Classics.
Callas’ prodigious talents led to her being nicknamed La Divina, or The Divine.
“The Zookeeper’s Wife” director Niki Caro has a Callas biopic on the way. Noomi Rapace (“Prometheus,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) will play the soprano, who died in 1977. According to IMDb, the project, titled “Callas,” is currently in pre-production.
No word on when to expect “Maria By Callas: In Her Own Words.” The film marks Tom Volf’s directorial debut.
