Through her own words, letters, and rare performance footage, "Maria by Callas" unveils the woman behind the legendary opera icon. Directed by Tom Volf, this intimate documentary allows the voice of Maria Callas herself to narrate the dramatic journey of her life, from her challenging childhood to her meteoric rise as La Divina. The film explores the intense pressure of her career under visionary directors like Luchino Visconti, the profound heartbreak of her public relationship with Aristotle Onassis, and the relentless scrutiny she faced from the global press. Featuring insights from contemporaries like Fanny Ardant and appearances by figures such as Omar Sharif, the portrait that emerges is of a fiercely dedicated artist constantly negotiating the fragile boundary between her coveted public persona and her vulnerable private self. This compelling narrative reveals the personal cost of genius and the enduring power of an immortal voice.