Confirmed: Angelina Jolie will direct a Bosnian love story
Oscar winner won't appear in the independent production
In this photo issued by the Bosnian Presidency Press Office, U.S. actress Angelina Jolie, center, shakes hands with Haris Silajdzic, left, a Muslim member of the Bosnian tripartite Presidency, during her visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia, on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010. A top official in Bosnia says Angelina Jolie is interested in supporting education and other projects to help young Bosnians and people who return to homes they left during the war. Jolie was also inspecting filming locations as she plans to shoot a movie in Bosnia.
Angelina Jolie wasn't kidding when she mentioned she'd be directing an original love story set during the War in Bosnian and Herzegovina while visiting Bosnia last weekend on a U.N. humanitarian mission.
The picture is based on an original script by Jolie and will be produced by GK Films' Graham King and Tim Headington. Jolie recently finished production on GK Film's "The Tourist" alongside Johnny Depp which is headed for a Dec. 10 release.
The untitled Bosnian romance will tell the story of a Serbian man and Bosnian woman who fall in love on the even of war between the two culture groups. Jolie plans on casting actors from various ethnic groups in the region for the film. There is no word on when Jolie will return to Bosnia to shoot the feature.
Jolie is solidifying her relationship with GK Films on yet another feature, an adaptation of the 2009 British TV mini-series "Unforgiven." "Usual Suspects" writer Christopher McQuarrie is adapting the project into a drama that would find the Oscar winner playing a woman trying to resume her life after being convicted for murdering two policemen. Unfortunately, the cops sons have revenge on their mind. Deadline reports the project is being fast-tracked for the actress, but there is no director attached and Jolie famously won't commit until after a script is completed.
Her most recent thriller, "Salt," has grossed over $217 million worldwide to date.
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August 26, 2010 at 1:41PM EST Reply to CommentWritten and Directed by Angelina Jolie!?
The argument of her level of talent will soon be settled. I will see it in the theater just so I'm first to know the answer to this decade long debate.
Ellen R. Her talents are great!! Angelina is so adept at taking on various challenging roles, and does them convincingly! I think she is so gifted and look forward to see her directorial work!!
December 4, 2010 at 9:45AM ESTEllen R.
December 4, 2010 at 9:39AM EST Reply to CommentI love her acting abilities..Angelina consistently has been impressive in film and easily takes on various persona with conviction.I look forward to see all her films for that reason. Her beauty is also unique..........