Larraín's 'Maria' draws inspiration from a gripping Marlene Dietrich documentary, offering a fresh take on the iconic actress's life and legacy.
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Maximilian Schell's 1984 documentary on Dietrich, 'Marlene,' provided a blueprint for Larraín's approach to his own biopic, with its unflinching portrayal of the star's complex persona.
While 'Maria' centers on Dietrich's later years, Schell's film explored her earlier days in the Weimar Republic, shedding light on the formative experiences that shaped her iconic image.
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Pablo Larrain, Marlene Dietrich, Maximilian Schell, 'Maria', 'Marlene'
Larraín's 'Maria' draws inspiration from a gripping Marlene Dietrich documentary, offering a fresh take on the iconic actress's life and legacy.
beat sheet
Maximilian Schell's 1984 documentary on Dietrich, 'Marlene,' provided a blueprint for Larraín's approach to his own biopic, with its unflinching portrayal of the star's complex persona.
While 'Maria' centers on Dietrich's later years, Schell's film explored her earlier days in the Weimar Republic, shedding light on the formative experiences that shaped her iconic image.
call sheet
Pablo Larrain, Marlene Dietrich, Maximilian Schell, 'Maria', 'Marlene'