LOS ANGELES: Oscar winning actress Angelina Jolie said her upcoming directorial film focuses on healing after trauma, exploring human emotions, memories and the struggles people face after painful experiences.
Jolie revealed that she was inspired to adapt Alessandro Baricco’s novel because of its deeper message about conflict, memories and the human experience. She said the story connected with her because it explores issues that people around the world can relate to.
“I was drawn to Alessandro Baricco’s beautifully written novel because it examines universal truths about conflict, memory and what it is to be human,” Jolie said.
The filmmaker explained that she wanted to remain close to the original story while adapting it for the screen. Instead of creating a completely new script, she focused on shaping and editing the existing material to maintain the book’s original meaning.
Jolie described the film as a story for people searching for understanding and emotional recovery after difficult experiences. She said the movie explores the idea that people often return to places or moments connected to their struggles in order to find answers and move forward.
The upcoming drama stars Salma Hayek as Nina and Demián Bichir as Tito, who appear together as leading characters in the film “Without Blood“.
Jolie praised the cast and crew for their dedication, describing the experience of working with them as rewarding. She said the project required actors to show emotional honesty and courage because of the challenging nature of the story.
Jolie said she was excited for audiences to see Hayek’s work and experience a different side of the actress’s abilities. The film is expected to showcase Jolie’s continued work behind the camera while focusing on themes of recovery, resilience and human connection.
