Los Angeles Times

For its subject, exploited on a film set and tarred by notoriety, ‘Being Maria’ was never easy

When the French Cinémathèque tried to show Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1972 film “Last Tango in Paris” last December as part of a Marlon Brando retrospective, the organizers eventually canceled the ...
Variety

‘Being Maria,’ Starring Matt Dillon as Marlon Brando During Controversial ‘Last Tango in Paris’ Shoot, Secures U.S. Deal With Kino Lorber (EXCLUSIVE)

Kino Lorber has acquired North American distribution rights to “Being Maria,” a French movie revolving around the controversial production of Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1972 film “Last Tango in Paris.” ...
The New York Times

‘Last Tango’ Derailed Maria Schneider’s Life. A New Film Takes Her Side.

“Being Maria” uses the actress’s own words to show how the star’s frank discussion of the experience was an early salvo in the #MeToo movement. By Elisabeth Vincentelli In a 1983 interview for a ...
PBS

The 'cursed' life of 'Last Tango' star Maria Schneider

At 19, French actor Maria Schneider was launched into the spotlight for her role in the erotic drama “Last Tango in Paris.” The notorious film made her famous, but haunted the rest of her life. But ...