2007 | Film | 1H 32 Min | Not rated

Through a combination of archival footage and interviews, filmmaker Tony Palmer profiles the once soaring and tragic life of opera legend Maria Callas, "La Divina Assoluta";.

Filmed on location in Athens, Rome, Milan, New York and London.

"The definitive portrait. Electrifying, marvellous and deeply moving. It will never be bettered." - Daily Express

This documentary film is in addition to the six operas being screened at 2pm on the second Sunday of each month - April to September, as part of the 2025 Mangawhai Opera Lovers Film Festival.

There will be a short introduction to the film at the Mangawhai Opera Lovers Film Festival (5-10 minutes at 3pm) before the film is screened.

A short, written synopsis of the opera will be provided.

Note the start time is 2pm (1400).

Ticket price is FREE.