Angelina Jolie is artistically reborn with her role in the movie "Maria."

Angelina Jolie is at a turning point in her career, not just as an actress but also as a person. Her role in the film "Maria," directed by Pablo Larraín, marks her return to the big screen after a long break dedicated to raising her children and directing projects. This new challenge has allowed her to connect with deep emotions that, according to her, she had kept suppressed throughout her life.

In a recent interview, Jolie shared her experience of portraying the legendary soprano Maria Callas, stating that learning to "breathe again" was a fundamental part of her preparation. "The first weeks were the hardest because my body had to open up," she remarks, noting how the process of bringing Callas to life revealed aspects of herself that she didn't even know existed. This introspection has been a journey of personal discovery that has resonated deeply with the actress.

The film, which will premiere in Argentina on January 30, 2025, offers an intimate look at the last days of Callas's life, when the famous diva was in crisis and searching for her own voice. "Imprisoned by the myth she has created," as Jolie describes, Callas grapples with her own loneliness and pain, a parallel that the actress has felt in her own life, especially in the context of her tumultuous separation from Brad Pitt.

Jolie's children have witnessed this transformation. Maddox and Pax, her eldest sons, have been present on set and have seen their mother in an emotional state that is rare in her daily life. "They have certainly seen me sad in my life, but I don't cry like that in front of my kids," she reflects. This acting process has opened a new dimension in her relationship with them, allowing them to glimpse a more vulnerable side of their mother.

Jolie's life has not been without challenges. Recently, a judge allowed Pitt's legal dispute against her to continue, a matter that has been at the center of media attention for years. However, the actress chooses not to speak in detail about her personal pain, instead focusing on art and the message she seeks to convey through her work.

Larraín's approach to Callas's figure focuses more on the emotional experience than on a traditional biography. Like in his previous films about iconic figures, "Maria" seeks to capture moments of vulnerability and strength. According to Larraín, Jolie perfectly embodies Callas, bringing a mix of fragility and power to her performance. "She is someone who is already burdened with a life that has been intense," says the director.

The acting process has led Jolie to a newfound appreciation for opera, something she had never explored before. "I wonder if it’s something you lean towards as you get older," she reflects, suggesting that her connection with music has been a vehicle for processing her own pain. "The depth of your loss is greater, and that sound in opera meets that," she adds, highlighting the cathartic power of music.

Amid this artistic renaissance, Jolie also faces the pressure of being a public figure. Despite her success, she admits that she has never felt completely comfortable in the public eye. "I am a public person because I love my work, not because I like being public," she explains, suggesting a constant tension between her career and her personal life.

As she embarks on this new chapter in her life, Jolie is uncertain about what comes next. "There is no clear map," she says, acknowledging that while "Maria" has been an intense experience, she has no defined plans for her future in acting. However, her connection with Callas seems to have left an indelible mark on her. "When you portray a real person, you feel at some point that they become your friend," she concludes, hinting that the relationship with the character she has portrayed will continue to accompany her on her journey.