As a cinephile with a penchant for films that delve deep into the human condition, I find Angelina Jolie‘s directorial work captivating and thought-provoking. Her latest, “Without Blood,” is a testament to her ability to explore the complexities of post-conflict societies in a way that resonates profoundly. The film’s focus on the aftermath of war, rather than the conflict itself, makes it unique within Jolie’s body of work and adds a layer of depth that I find intriguing.
As a movie enthusiast, I must say that among the five movies Angelina Jolie has directed, four of them have been about war. However, it’s her newest film, “Without Blood,” that dives deeply and poignantly into the lingering effects of the violence that was once unleashed.
As a passionate cinephile, I firmly believe that conflict unleashes both the darkest and most noble aspects of our interactions. During an engaging discussion at the Toronto Film Festival Studio hosted by EbMaster, I expressed this thought. Art, especially ours, is a deep exploration of humanity. We are intrigued by the extremes of human nature, the highs and the lows, as we strive to comprehend them. Indeed, my travels and humanitarian endeavors have always left me pondering ‘why’ and ‘how’.
In the movie, Jolie was accompanied by Salma Hayek Pinault and Demián Bichir, who portray characters named Nina and Tito. These two individuals were enemies in a conflict from an unmentioned past war. Interestingly, Hayek Pinault expressed some hesitation about reteaming with Jolie for this project; they had previously worked together in the 2021 Marvel blockbuster “Eternals.
“I was afraid to play this part. I was not immediately jumping in it because she suffers so much, my character, and I had to go there and suffer for the entire time of the shooting,” she said. “You cannot expel the pain. You have to keep it boiling, boiling, boiling for hours, for days, for weeks. So I was terrified and I didn’t want to do it. The more we talked about it … I started seeing myself, my own traumas, the traumas of people that I know, that are close to me, in this character that was so foreign at the beginning and where I didn’t want to go. I started realizing, ‘What do you mean you don’t want to go? You’ve always been there.’ I started seeing how it connected to so many women even if you’re not post-war. We’ve all been tossed aside and not seen or abused in one way or another.”
For the Oscar-nominated actor Bichir from the 2011 movie “A Better Life”, Jolie provided the resources essential for reaching the film’s intense emotional peaks.
He told Jolie, “What you achieved was setting up a wonderful environment that allowed us to reach our destination.” He continued, likening it to embarking on a first-time climb of Mount Everest, unsure of what challenges lay ahead. Angelina, he explained, had prepared us superbly with suitable clothing and equipment, ensuring we were well-equipped and free to tackle the mountain.
Besides her roles at TIFF, Angelina Jolie is additionally showcasing her movie “Maria,” where she portrays the renowned opera singer Maria Callas. It may be noted that “Maria” isn’t included in the official TIFF selection, but on Sunday, Netflix presented the film to festival-goers, with Angelina Jolie herself introducing it.
As I prepare to attend the world premiere of “Without Blood” tonight at TIFF, I can’t help but reflect on the profound exploration of the relentless cycle of violence and retribution this film offers. Filmed on the hallowed grounds of Rome’s Cinecittà studios, it’s a work that invites us to ponder the complexities and consequences of these age-old themes.
Jolie mentioned that everyone, including these remarkable performers, needed to approach the set with a very deep sense of humanity. “We all had to discuss what it was,” she continued. “After contemplating the pain, the desire for retribution, the hurt, and truly listening to the other side, can you then allow it to affect you? Can you really understand [what the other side is saying], and can you let it change you?
The EbMaster Toronto Film Festival Studio is sponsored by J Crew and SharkNinja.
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2024-09-09 16:46