“Being Maria” Brings Maria Schneider’s Traumatic Career to Light

“Being Maria” Brings Maria Schneider’s Traumatic Career to Light

Richard Brody on “Being Maria,” about the filming of Bernardo Bertolucci’s “Last Tango in Paris” and based on Vanessa Schneider’s book “My Cousin Maria Schneider.”

Being Maria Review: A Reductive Biopic Centered on the Trauma of Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris was both a breakout role and turning point in the life and career of Maria Schneider––a traumatic filming experience that inspired her to become an advocate for women in the film industry, and the often redundant depictions of female characters in cinema. Her steadfastness and increasing ability to not suffer fools gladly after her experiences with Bernardo Bertolucci and Marlon Brando saw her walk out on several major direct…

BEING MARIA Review: Rebuking Unchecked Sexism in Film Industry

Jessica Palud's film is a scathing rebuke to unchecked sexism that dominated the film industry for too long, and a well-deserved portrayal of trailblazing actress/activist. [Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...]