Maria Callas' metamorphosis from ordinary singer to renowned opera diva during WWII, based on Nicholas Diomedes-Petsalis' book "The Unknown Callas," depicting her rise to stardom's challenges and triumphs.

The Making of Maria is the inspiring tale of the transformation of opera singer Maria Callas from an ugly duckling to Diva , taking place during the 2nd World War- based on the book The Unknown Callas, written by Nicholas Diomedes-Petsalis.—Olga Malea

Maria: The Unknown Callas is about the transformation of young Maria Callas from an ugly duckling to a world-class diva, during the period of WW2 in Athens, Greece. As the series unfolds, we explore Maria's relationship with the important mentors in her life as a young artist; her ambitious mother, her passionate Spanish teacher, her beautiful pianist sister, her rebellious baritone Greek lover, her devoted German maestro, and her beloved father. They all shaped her life and gradually led her to become the most acclaimed Diva of all times. The audience will learn the unknown story of Maria that has never been shown on screen and will watch her transformation from a young ugly duckling desperately seeking to be loved, to the worldwide phenomenon that conquered eternity with her divine voice.—Thessaloniki International Film Festival