Crete Celebrates Opera Legend Maria Callas in New Documentary

Saturday, 30 May 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

A documentary about the legendary opera singer Maria Callas will be screened on Sunday, May 31 at "O Kipos" (The Garden) venue in Crete. The film, titled "Mary, Marianna, Maria," explores different facets of Callas through research and script by Vasilis Louras, direction by Michalis Asthenidis and Vasilis Louras, and production by Stella Angeletou. Maria Callas, born to Greek parents in New York in 1923, remains one of the most celebrated sopranos in history and holds deep cultural significance in Greece. This screening offers visitors an opportunity to engage with Greek cultural heritage beyond the island's beaches and archaeological sites. Tourists interested in attending should check local listings for exact screening times and ticket availability at O Kipos. The event is expected to appeal to culture enthusiasts and opera fans visiting the island.