Film Independent Presents in partnership with CULTURED Magazine

You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Maria, followed by an in-person conversation with actress Angelina Jolie, director Pablo Larraín, cinematographer Ed Lachman and production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas, moderated by John Horn (NPR).

Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, in acclaimed director Pablo Larraín’s operatic Maria. The film follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. Maria reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days, as the diva reckons with her identity and life.

Maria premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was an official selection at the Telluride Film Festival, New York Film Festival and AFI Fest.

The film opens in select theaters on November 27 and will stream exclusively on Netflix starting December 11.
 
Four stars … Angelina Jolie gives a career-defining performance.
– Charisse Loughrey, The Independent

Angelina Jolie hits the high notes. No director working today has a greater command of the medium than the Chilean maestro Pablo Larraín.
– Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline

The movie is beautifully crafted, graced with sumptuous visuals from the great Ed Lachman.
– David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

 
2024, 123 minutes, color | Directed by Pablo Larraín | Written by Steven Knight | Starring Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Stephen Ashfield, with Valeria Golino and Kodi Smit-McPhee | Produced by Juan de Dios Larraín, Jonas Dornbach, Lorenzo Mieli, Pablo Larraín | Executive Produced by Christian Vesper, Andrea Scrosati, Seb Shorr, Steven Knight
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members are guaranteed access to, and receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.

Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 22. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Masks are optional. This is subject to change as we continue to monitor public health guidance.

The Writers Guild Theater contains over six levels of covered parking in the adjacent structure north of the building and south of Wilshire Boulevard, on the west side of Doheny Drive. Validation will be provided.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per Membership, per event.

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Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.