After her critically acclaimed role as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas in “María” Of Pablo Larrain,
Angelina Jolie will return to Paris to star in the next work as director of Alicia Winocour. The film, titled “Stitching”
(“Seams”), is set in the world of high fashion and takes place in Paris. The plot remains secret for now.
Filming is expected to begin early next year with Charles Gillibert’s main Paris production company, CG Cinema. “Stitches” is starring Winocour with the powerful French production and distribution house Pathé Films after her highly acclaimed film “Memories of Paris“, presented at the world premiere there Directors’ Fortnight of Cannes and which earned his star Virginia Efira a César Award, for her performance as a survivor of a brutal terrorist attack.
Pathé Films will distribute “Stitches” in France; Hanway Films deals with international events. The film will be shot in both French and English, in line with Winocour’s previous film.”Next“. The latter saw Eva Green as an astronaut preparing for a year on the International Space Station, struggling with the guilt of leaving her young daughter behind and having to deal with a male-dominated environment. Green is a César Award nominee for this role and the film won the platform award in Toronto, but not the gymnastics award in San Sebastian.
Angelina Jolie she was last in Paris filming “María“, which reinvents the iconic Greek opera singer during her final days in the 1970s. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and was celebrated with an eight-minute ovation.
His role as Callas put
Angelina Jolie in the race for best actress for the first time in 15 years. She was last nominated in 2009 for her work on “The changeling” Of Clint Eastwood and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2000 for “girls interrupted“. “Maríariunisce Larraín and the writer Steven Caballero following their work on the Oscar-nominated film “spencer“.
Guest 1: Director Alicia Winocour
1. How did you come up with the idea for your upcoming film ‘Stitches’ and what inspired you to set it in the world of high fashion, particularly in Paris?
2. Can you share with us your experience working with Angelina Jolie as an actress and director? How do you think she’ll bring the character alive on screen?
3. Your previous film, ‘Memories of Paris’, received critical acclaim, especially for Virginia Efira’s performance. How does it feel to have a powerful actress like Angelina Jolie star in your new project?
4. Can you talk about the process of working with a team to create a film that will be shot in both French and English? How does this affect the storytelling and casting choices?
5. As a female director in a male-dominated industry, do you face any unique challenges when it comes to making films like ‘Stitches’ that tackle powerful themes and issues?
Guest 2: International film star Angelina Jolie
1. After playing the legendary Maria Callas in ‘María’, how did you approach the role of a character in a completely different industry – high fashion – in ‘Stitches’? What preparation did you do for this new character?
2. You’ve worked with some very talented directors like Pablo Larraín and Clint Eastwood. What drew you to Alicia Winocour’s vision for ‘Stitches’ and her unique perspective on storytelling?
3. Being in Paris for two film projects in a row, what has been your impression of the city and its influence on your work?
4. You’ve had a long and successful acting career, but this is the first time in a long while that you’ve been nominated for Best Actress. How does it feel to be recognized in this way and what motivated you to take on such a challenging role?
5. As a public figure, you’re known for your humanitarian work as well as your acting. Do you think the themes explored in ‘Stitches’ resonate with your broader message of empowering women and promoting social change?
