Pablo Larraín on 'Maria' Opening Scene with Angelina Jolie
IndieWireStory by Alisa Sultan
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Acclaimed director Pablo Larraín opens up about crafting the bold, captivating opening scene for his new film about the life of iconic activist Maria Shriver.
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- Larraín revealed he spent months carefully choreographing the opening sequence featuring Angelina Jolie to set the tone and draw viewers into the story.
- According to the director, the scene shows Jolie's Maria 'at her most vulnerable' as she navigates a pivotal moment in her life, hinting at the poignant, insightful character study to come.
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Pablo Larraín, Angelina Jolie, Maria Shriver, 'Maria'