Angelina Jolie in Tears as She Receives 8-Minute Standing Ovation for 'Maria' at Venice Film Festival
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- Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas in 'Maria', which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this week.
- Jolie received an eight-minute standing ovation and chants of her name at Sala Grande.
- Directed by Pablo Larraín, the film covers the final days of opera singer Maria Callas.
- Jolie spent seven months training for her first public singing role in the film.
- She called playing Callas an emotional outlet and therapeutic experience.
- The film's detailed sets and visuals have attracted significant attention, with some saying Jolie could be up for an Oscar for her performance.
- Netflix acquired US rights to 'Maria' before its Venice premiere.