Callas Forever
“A triumph is worse than a failure if the price is too high”
Synopsis
Aging opera singer Maria Callas tries to make a comeback by performing in a production of Bizet's "Carmen."
Top Cast
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Fanny Ardant
Maria Callas
Jeremy Irons
Larry Kelly
Joan Plowright
Sarah Keller
Jay Rodan
Michael
Gabriel Garko
Marco / Don José
Justino Díaz
Scarpia
Manuel de Blas
Esteban Gomez
Jean Dalric
Gerard
Stephen Billington
Brendan
Anna Lelio
Bruna
Olivier Galfione
Thierry
Roberto Sanchez
Escamillo
Achille Brugnini
Ferruccio
Eugene Kohn
Eugene
Maria del Mar Rivas
Frasquita in "Carmen"
Concha Lopez
Mercedes in "Carmen"
Bryan Jardine
Businessman in 'Carmen'
Bill Avery
Businessman in 'Carmen'
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Sherman, Franco Zeffirelli
- Original Score
- Alessio Vlad
- Original Title
- Callas Forever
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, Spain, Romania, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Cattleya, Medusa Film, Alquimia Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Martin Sherman, Franco Zeffirelli
Alessio Vlad
Ennio Guarnieri
Sean Barton
Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz, Giovannella Zannoni, Riccardo Tozzi
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Martin Sherman
Screenplay
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Franco Zeffirelli
Screenplay
Giovannella Zannoni
Producer
Anna Anni
Costume Design
Alessio Vlad
Original Music Composer
Sean Barton
Editor
Alberto Spiazzi
Costume Design
Riccardo Tozzi
Producer
Alessandro Lai
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Callas Forever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Callas Forever about?
Aging opera singer Maria Callas tries to make a comeback by performing in a production of Bizet's "Carmen."
Who directed Callas Forever?
Callas Forever was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Callas Forever?
The principal cast of Callas Forever includes Fanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons, Joan Plowright, Jay Rodan, Gabriel Garko.
When was Callas Forever released and how long is it?
Callas Forever was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Callas Forever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Callas Forever was composed by Alessio Vlad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Callas Forever?
Callas Forever holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).