Angelina Jolie received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for her portrayal of Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s film 'Maria,' which has been critically acclaimed and is expected to be a strong contender in the awards season. Jolie revealed that she had previously stopped singing due to criticism from an ex-partner but overcame this challenge to embody the role of the opera diva. Her children, particularly sons Maddox and Pax, provided emotional support during the filming process, witnessing her in vulnerable moments for the first time. Jolie and Larraín share a mutual respect and hope the film will lead audiences to reassess Callas' life and work. Despite her professional success, Jolie continues to deal with personal challenges, including an ongoing contentious divorce with Brad Pitt. The film 'Maria' marks Jolie's return to the screen since her last acting role in the 2021 Marvel movie 'Eternals'.