Being Maria
Maria
“The true story of Maria Schneider behind the making of Last Tango in Paris.”
Synopsis
A young, struggling actress lands her dream role in a film by an emerging Italian director, starring alongside an American superstar. What begins as her big breakthrough quickly turns into a living hell.
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Being Maria – Trailer #1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-12
Top Cast
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Anamaria Vartolomei
Maria Schneider
Céleste Brunnquell
Noor
Matt Dillon
Marlon Brando
Marie Gillain
Marie-Christine
Yvan Attal
Daniel Gélin
Stanislas Merhar
L'agent
Jérémy Charvet
Pointeur
Giuseppe Maggio
Bernardo Bertolucci
Alexis Corso
Nathan
Alexandre Ionescu
Louis ingé son
Swann Dupont
La scripte
Patrice Tépasso
Vittorio Storaro
Aurélie Garault
Maquilleuse de Daniel Gélin
Release History & Theatrical Window
French Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Palud
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Palud, Laurette Polmanss
- Original Score
- Benjamin Biolay
- Original Title
- Maria
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fin Août Productions, Tarantula, Orange Studio, Les Films de Mina, StudioCanal, Moteur s'il vous plaît
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Palud
Jessica Palud, Laurette Polmanss, Vanessa Schneider
Benjamin Biolay
Sébastien Buchmann
Thomas Marchand
Marielle Duigou, Alex C. Lo
Department Leadership Roster
Jessica Palud
Director
Jessica Palud
Screenplay
Laurette Polmanss
Screenplay
Sébastien Buchmann
Director of Photography
Thomas Marchand
Editor
Alexia Crisp-Jones
Costume Design
Marielle Duigou
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Maria
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What is Being Maria about?
A young, struggling actress lands her dream role in a film by an emerging Italian director, starring alongside an American superstar. What begins as her big breakthrough quickly turns into a living hell.
Who directed Being Maria?
Being Maria was directed by Jessica Palud.
Who stars in Being Maria?
The principal cast of Being Maria includes Anamaria Vartolomei, Céleste Brunnquell, Matt Dillon, Marie Gillain, Yvan Attal.
When was Being Maria released and how long is it?
Being Maria was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Being Maria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Maria was composed by Benjamin Biolay.
Is Being Maria based on a book or true story?
Being Maria is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vanessa Schneider".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Maria?
Being Maria holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; FR: TP.