Being Maria (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Alternative Title: Maria, Meu Nome é Maria, Maria Schneider, Последнее танго Марии, Sanningen om Maria, 誘見巴黎最後探戈, Maria Olmak
Director: Jessica Palud
Writer: Jessica Palud, Laurette Polmanss, Vanessa Schneider
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Marielle Duigou
Executive Producer: Alex C. Lo, Marielle Duigou
Companies: Fin Août Productions, Les Films de Mina, Moteur s'il vous plaît, Orange Studio, StudioCanal, Tarantula
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: actress, based on real person, based on true story, biography, docudrama, filmmaker, lesbian love, sexploitation
Story
Being Maria follows the tumultuous journey of Maria Schneider, a young actress who lands her dream role in an Italian director's film, starring alongside an American superstar. Initially thrilled by this opportunity, Maria soon finds herself navigating a living nightmare as the production becomes rife with controversy and exploitation. The story delves into the impact these experiences have on Maria's life, career, and her exploration of her own sexuality.
Summary
Being Maria is a gripping biographical drama set for release in 2024, directed by Jessica Palud. The film chronicles the rise to fame of Maria Schneider, a real-life actress known for her roles in 'Last Tango in Paris' and other controversial films. Set against the backdrop of the European film industry's shift in the late 1970s, Being Maria explores themes of exploitation, power dynamics within the filmmaking world, and the personal growth and self-discovery of its protagonist amidst these challenges. The film is a compelling docudrama that sheds light on Schneider's experiences as an actress, including her exploration of her lesbian identity.
