Created by members of Women in Film and TV Greece, “Maria – the Unknown Callas” is a period drama TV Series (10 episodes x 50 minutes) that delves into the early life of Maria Callas, focusing on her transformation from a young girl in Athens during World War II to a world-renowned opera diva. Written and directed by the founder of WIFT Greece Olga Malea, the narrative explores her relationships with pivotal figures, including her ambitious mother, passionate Spanish teacher, pianist sister, rebellious baritone lover, devoted German maestro, and beloved father.
The series was part of a special screening at the 2024 Thessaloniki Film Festival,
The series explores Maria’s relationship with important mentors in her life as a young artist: her ambitious mother, her passionate Spanish teacher, her beautiful pianist sister, her rebellious baritone Greek lover, her devoted German maestro, and her beloved father. They all shape her character and gradually lead her to become the most acclaimed opera diva of all time, while in Athens, Greece, during WW2.
MARIA: THE UNKNOWN CALLAS is a fictional biopic based on true events. It is a contemporary story of international appeal with a strong Greek woman who became a pop idol and the first woman to brand herself.