Being Maria

Director:
Jessica Palud

Maria is a young, struggling actress with promise. When an emerging Italian director casts her to headline a new film alongside an American superstar, her dreams are coming true. But what seems like a big breakthrough turns out to be the start of a living hell. That movie is The Last Tango in Paris. The actress is Maria Schneider. This is her story, as she faced one of the most controversial moments in the history of cinema.

Director:
Jessica Palud
Cast:
Celeste Brunnquell
Anamaria Vartolomei
Matt Dillon
Country:
France
Running time:
103 minute
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2025