“I cannot find words to express what it means to me that I was entrusted with telling part of the story of this country,” Angelina told the press at the premiere this past weekend. “This film was not made to focus on the horrors of the past but to celebrate the resilience, kindness, and talent of the Cambodian people,” she added.
“Most of all, this film is my way of saying thank you to Cambodia,” Jolie went on. “Without Cambodia, I may never have become a mother. Part of my heart is and will always be in this country. And part of this country is always with me: Maddox.”
Maddox, who helped his mom direct the film, also had words during this weekend’s screening. “Thank you, everyone for attending tonight. We finally made it. It’s a great honor to present this film to all of you and to stand by my mother and my family,” he said.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are the proud parents of six kids. First They Killed My Father is set to be released on Netflix in coming weeks. Check out Angelina Jolie’s interview concerning the film below!
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