Thursday, July 30, 2015

Angelina Jolie Talks Filming In Cambodia With Son Maddox

Angelina Jolie will be adapting Loung Ung's memoir, First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia, for the big screen. Jolie recently spoke to reporters about her plans for the film, and Maddox's role in it. Us Weekly quotes her as follows from the email she wrote to the AP:

"I feel a deep connection to Cambodia. I want to respect its history and bring a film to the world that will not only show the hardships of war but the dignity and resilience of a people I deeply respect,. The intent of this project is not to revisit the horrors of the war but to bring to the screen characters that people around the world will empathize with, and to help other people to learn about Cambodia. 

What is special about this particular story is that it is told from the perspective of a 5-year-old child, and is based on a child's emotional experience of war. It sheds light not only on the experience of children during the genocide in Cambodia but of all children who endure war. 

As Maddox and I prepare the film, we will be side by side learning about his country. He is turning 14 next week and this is a very important time for him to understand who he is. He is my son but he is also a son of Cambodia. This is the time for our family to understand all that that means to him and to us. 

My desire to tell this story in the most truthful and accurate way possible will be my tribute to the strength and dignity of all Cambodian people. Maddox will be on set every day after school and involved behind the scenes. And yes, Maddox is already involved in the Foundation* and will take over my role when he is older." 

*"The Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation was launched in Cambodia 12 years ago to help local families overcome problems associated with poverty in the region and to help preserve the remarkable habitat and wildlife for future generations."

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