Angelina Jolie made a striking appearance at the Festa del Cinema di Roma, walking the red carpet for the premiere of her new film 'Couture,' which she both stars in and co-produces. The actress chose a dramatic black backless gown that showcased her extensive back tattoos, including a prominent tiger design, while maintaining an elegant presence with minimal makeup and loose-flowing hair. Her appearance at Rome's Auditorium Parco Della Musica drew enthusiastic crowds as she smiled and posed for photographers, marking a significant moment for the film's debut.
'Couture,' directed by Alice Winocour, delves into the behind-the-scenes world of haute couture during fashion week events, though surprisingly little actual fashion is shown in the film. The storyline follows three women navigating the chaos of Paris fashion shows, with Jolie playing Maxine Walker, a director tasked with creating a film that aligns with a fashion collection's theme. Her character works alongside a newcomer model from South Sudan experiencing her first fashion week and a makeup artist aspiring to become a writer, though their emotional experiences remain largely closed off to viewers.
The film's production brings together an international cast including Louis Garrel, Ella Rumpf, Garance Marillier, Finnegan Oldfield, and Vincent Lindon. Winocour, known for previous works like 'Proxima' and 'Paris Memories,' directs this exploration of the fashion industry's personal dimensions. Jolie's involvement in the project reflects her ongoing interest in films that address complex personal journeys, with her character's storyline bearing some resemblance to aspects of her own public experiences.
Jolie's participation in 'Couture' comes amid renewed public discussion about her health decisions, particularly her 2013 double mastectomy and subsequent ovary removal due to carrying the BRCA1 gene mutation. The actress has been open about her genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer, a condition that affected her mother and aunt. While the film doesn't directly address these personal health matters, Jolie's choice to invest in and participate in projects exploring women's personal battles appears consistent with her advocacy for health awareness and self-care.
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