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The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Academy Award- winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film “Maria,” at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place live and in person on Monday, December 2nd 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor Jolie’s rendition of the legendary opera singer Maria Callas.

“Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’s complexity as an artist and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham. “We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in the final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy.”

“Maria” follows Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. Written by Steven Knight, with Cinematography by Ed Lachman, Costumes by Massimo Cantini Parrini, Jolie is joined by a star-studded cast, including Alba Rohrwacher (“Hungry Hearts” & “Happy As Lazzaro”), Pierfrancesco Favino (“Padrenostro” & “Adagio”), Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog” & “Dolemite Is My Name”), and Valeria Golino (“For Your Love” & “The Beautiful Game”). The film premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival, and Jolie’s performance continues to stun audiences at the New York Film Festival, the London Film Festival, and AFI. “Maria” will be in select theaters on November 27th and will be streamed on Netflix on December 11th.

Winners of The 2024 Gothams will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, December 2nd, 2024. The Premier Sponsor of the 2024 Gothams is Vanity Fair, the Official Water is FIJI Water, the Official Airline is JetBlue, the Official Spirits are Rabbit Hole Distillery, and the Official Wine is Wolffer Estate Vineyard.

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