Video: Watch the Trailer for Angelina Jolie's Directorial Debut
Angelina Jolie's directorial debut is almost ready to hit theaters.
A trailer for the star's latest effort, In the Land of Blood & Honey, hit the web this week, two months ahead of the film's December 23 release date.
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In the romantic drama, a Serbian man (Goran Kostic) falls in love with a Bosnian-Muslim woman (Zana Marjanovic) before 1992's Bosnian War separates them.
"The film is specific to the Bosnian War, but it's also universal," Jolie, 36, has said. "I wanted to tell a story of how human relationships and behavior are deeply affected by living in side a war."
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Though the Oscar winner does not appear in the film, it features a cast of local citizens, many of whom were children of war in the '90s.
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"The former Yugoslavia has a rich history of dramatic arts. The cast was extraordinary," Jolie, who also wrote the film, said. "I was privileged and honored to work with them and I am very excited for everyone to see their immense talent."
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35Here's the thing SOME PEOPLE who thinks they're experts on film AND Angelina Joilie miss...this is an artistic work by a seansoned OSCAR winning philanthropist. How many stories have been done over?? DDDUUUHHH!!!!! The originality comes from the way it's presented, acted, directed. Stupid people should stick to the "stupid" categoried subjects. She is a phenominal actress and director, dispite anyone's opinion of her. Do YOU think she cares?? AT the end of the day...it's a YOU problem. Stand in the mirror and judge yourself, before you start talking about something you THINK you know about somone else....
I think will be a Great Flick and Angelina you just keep doing great things for the worlds people you are a Great Role model for all of us.
I agree with Rose that these types of movies have been done before, two people in love, divided by a war, but I guess it's hard to come up with original ideas when there are so many movies out there. Personally I won't be watching it, but I'm sure others might enjoy it. @sophie allen don't tell me that your crazy self is pretending to be Bosnian now. There were a lot of protests and riots over angelina doing this movie in Bosnia actually. Some people were glad that she was there I'm sure, but don't speak for a whole country as if they all have one way of thinking.
http://thesoulshattering.net Did Angelina Jolie use (steal) this book (The Soul Shattering in English) written by the Bosnian-Croatian author James J. Braddock a.k.a Josip J. Kneževi?, as the story platform for her movie In The Land of Blood and Honey? Did she totally miss the truth and core of that genocidal war against Bosnia and her people? Why was she banned from filming in Bosnia by the most influental organization of women - victims of the war? Did she rewrite history and offended thousands of women and other innocent victims of the Serbian aggression on Bosnia & Herzegovina? Should American women and human rights organizations get involved?
@Mary Smith, oh dont worry about bosnian people, we LOVE her, shes very very popular on the balkan! And the story is not about a rape victim falling in love with her rapist. Bosnia is extremly proud that such a HUGE star chooses to make a movie about Bosnia! When Richard Gere made "Hunting Party", no one made drama. but when it comes to Angelina, people are making silly stuff up just to make her look bad instead of praising her work. its realy sick! If you dont know it, i can tell you bosnian newsmagazines are full of positive news about her. Its an insult to the bosnian people that you try to speek for them, i bet you dont even know where bosnia is! Its in Europe and by the way, for the very stupid people, Europe is NOT a Country.
u gotta love Angelina what a true role model for anyone. God I love her :) shes truly a person that does not let fame get to her. She uses her fame and money for the goodness of helping others and I admire that God bless her
@Rose Sabia She does things with her children all the time. Normal stuff, like go to the movies and pottery class. Why does everyone think this woman is so great and talented? If you don't, that's ok. But do not comment on every story talking about her. It sounds a little sick to me. And uh, if you think Megan Fox is more talented, you need some professional help.
Tricia Didier Norene needs to take her medications. She is completely obsessed with Angelina. When someone cannot give credit to a person for even their charity work, you know there's something wrong with them.
This movie isn't about a rape victim falling in love with her rapist. The lead characters fall in love BEFORE the war. The war moves their lives in a different direction.
i think she should stay home and take care of her children. Instead of constantly trying to prove what a great talent she it. Also, this movie reminds me when Laurie married Luke after he raped her and she fell in love with him. Must not forget two women with the actress who names escapes me when her and her daughter were raped during the war. This movie is just a repeat. Why does everyone think this women is so great and talented when she is neither.
I think this over paid twit is mocking rape victims! Trust me, we NEVER fall for our rapists!
You're extraordinary! Can't wait to see this film. I love you AJ. Godbless!
anji u r always awsome......great work.......& great MESSAGE in this film....i wish U & UR FILM WON """"OSSCAR -AWORD"""".. :-))
Angelina is awesome:@)
Can't wait to see this. AJ is talented all the way around!
i'm sorry for typo just woke up....she will win awards for this movie.....
she will awards for this movie.....
you re the best and i believe you will do well in all areas of you acting career even directing.goodluck and i love you
nice angelina..more movies to come..
I love AJ, she is a tremendous actress and knows what she wants, I am sure even though a drama will be great, you go girl !!