Angelina Jolie To Be Honoured With Performer Tribute At Gotham Awards

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie will be felicitated with Performer Tribute at 34th edition of Gotham Awards in New York City.

Oscar-winning actor will be houred for her role in filmmaker Pablo Larain's "Maria", about popular American-born Greek opera singer Maria Callas, Gotham Film & Media Institute, which organises award gala annually, said in a statement.

awards will be held on December 2 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

“Like legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’s complexity as an artist and cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of Gothams.

“We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy," he ded.

Written by Steven Knight, "Maria" follows Maria Callas, one of most iconic performers of 20th century as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in public eye.

Netflix film, which h its world premiere at 81st Venice International Film Festival, reimagines legendary sopra in her final days as diva reckons with her identity and life.

movie also features Pierfrancesco Favi, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, and Kodi Smit-McPhee in supporting roles.

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