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. 

Istanbul-Paris-Istanbul: Mario Prassinos

Istanbul-Paris-Istanbul: Mario Prassinos

Mario Prassinos liked Istanbul more than the current Istanbulites of today. It is obvious that you can understand this from the article written by her daughter Catherine Prassinos in the Pera Museum's book on the artist.

The Notions of Race Fred Wilson

The Notions of Race Fred Wilson

Pera Museum, in collaboration with Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), is one of the main venues for this year’s 15th Istanbul Biennial from 16 September to 12 November 2017.

Nudes With Mirrors

Nudes With Mirrors

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