Angelina Jolie spoke to People about her latest film adaptation. She expressed her admiration for Alessandro Baricco’s novel, stating, “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.” She highlighted her commitment to staying faithful to the original text, saying, “I chose to stay very true to it. My approach was to shape and edit more than to write.”
Jolie also shared her thoughts on the film’s audience, explaining, “The film is for anyone who seeks answers and healing after trauma.” She emphasized the book’s exploration of the concept that people often “return to where we break,” noting, “That’s true for almost anyone. No one knows what someone else has gone through. To sit and talk with openness and honesty, is a beginning.”
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt ended their relationship in 2016 after being together for 12 years, with two of those years as a married couple. Their separation led to an extended series of legal battles, including a dispute over their French winery, Château Miraval.
The couple has six children together: Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 25, Pax Jolie-Pitt, 22, Zahara Jolie, 21, Shiloh Jolie, 20, and twins Knox Jolie-Pitt and Vivienne Jolie, each 18.
