Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words

March 16 - 23, 2022

Pera Film is hosting the screening of the documentary Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words, directed by Tom Volf, dedicated to the great soprano Maria Callas, in collaboration with the Greek Consulate General in Istanbul. 

With the voice of actress Fanny Ardant that gives life to Maria Callas' words, the film, which consists of rare sections from Callas' interviews, opera performances and archive footage, will meet with the audience free of charge on March 16 and 23 at the Pera Museum Auditorium. 

The director Tom Volf will be in conversation following the screening of 23th March at 19.00.

This program’s screenings are free admissions. Drop in, no reservations. As per legal regulations, all our screenings are restricted to persons over 18 years of age, unless stated otherwise. No reservation, limited seats.
 
In collaboration 
Consulate General of Greece in Istanbul

March 16

19:00 Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words

March 23

19:00 Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words

Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words

Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words

Program Trailer

Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words

Pera Film is hosting the screening of the documentary Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words, directed by Tom Volf, dedicated to the great soprano Maria Callas, in collaboration with the Greek Consulate General in Istanbul. 

Director Tom Volf in Conversation

Director Tom Volf in Conversation

Pera Film is hosting the screening of the documentary Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words, directed by Tom Volf, dedicated to the great soprano Maria Callas, in collaboration with the Greek Consulate General in Istanbul. 

Nudes With Mirrors

Nudes With Mirrors

Although mythological themes are not commonly encountered in Turkish painting, it is possible to see variations of widespread themes such as the Venus at her Toilet. 

Il Cavallo di Leonardo

Il Cavallo di Leonardo

In 1493, exactly 500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci was finishing the preparations for casting the equestrian monument (4 times life size), which Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan commissioned in memory of his father some 12 years earlier. 

Jean-Léon Gérôme: Cultural Interactions in the Age of Change

Jean-Léon Gérôme: Cultural Interactions in the Age of Change

Jean-Léon Gérôme is among the most renowned artists of the second half of the 19th century. One of the most fervent advocates of academic painting, Gérôme declared a personal war against modern movements such as Impressionism.