Wednesday 22 June 2022 04:32 PM Angelina Jolie gets back behind the camera to direct Without Blood with Salma ... trends now

Wednesday 22 June 2022 04:32 PM Angelina Jolie gets back behind the camera to direct Without Blood with Salma ... trends now
Wednesday 22 June 2022 04:32 PM Angelina Jolie gets back behind the camera to direct Without Blood with Salma ... trends now

Wednesday 22 June 2022 04:32 PM Angelina Jolie gets back behind the camera to direct Without Blood with Salma ... trends now

Angelina Jolie got back in the director's chair for her latest film Without Blood in Rome on Wednesday.

The actress, 47, who is stepping behind the camera for the first time in five years, was seen offering her guidance for star Salma Hayek as filming kicked off for the period drama in an area close to the iconic Colosseum.

It comes as Angelina's ex-husband Brad Pitt revealed he has embraced a life of abstinence and sobriety after the couple's surprise divorce in 2016.

Dressed for the warm Italian weather, Angelina cut an elegant figure in a relaxed white vest top and flared trousers as she arrived on set for filming.

The star donned a straw hat as she directed the film's cast for the dramatic scenes.

Meanwhile Salma donned a black velvet A-line dress with a white overcoat as she prepared to film the scenes on a flight of stairs in the city. 

Stylish: The actress was joined by the film's star Salma Hayek on set in the Italian city, close to the iconic Colosseum

Coming soon: The film was announced last week with Angelina set to return to directing

Stylish: The actress was joined by the film's star Salma Hayek on set in the Italian city, close to the iconic Colosseum, after the film was announced last week

Stylish: She donned a pair of brown Louis Vuitton sliders as she got behind the camera for her latest film

Keeping cool: She sported an oversized straw hat to shield her head from the sun

Stylish: She donned a pair of brown Louis Vuitton sliders as she got behind the camera for her latest film along with an oversized straw hat to shield her head from the sun

Taking the reins: Angelina was seen guiding Salma through the scenes for the film, which is based on the novel by Italian writer Alessandro Baricco

Taking the reins: Angelina was seen guiding Salma through the scenes for the film, which is based on the novel by Italian writer Alessandro Baricco

Anticipated: The film is billed as exploring 'universal truths about war, trauma, memory and healing'

Anticipated: The film is billed as exploring 'universal truths about war, trauma, memory and healing'

The star later changed into a more revealing black velvet dress with buttons along the bodice, teamed with an elegant pearl necklace. 

Without Blood is based on the novel by Italian writer Alessandro Baricco and is set in the aftermath of an unidentified conflict. 

The film is billed as exploring 'universal truths about war, trauma, memory and healing.' 

Progress: Angelina's last film she directed was First They Killed My Father in 2017 which earned positive reviews from critics when it was released on Netflix

Progress: Angelina's last film she directed was First They Killed My Father in 2017 which earned positive reviews from critics when it was released on Netflix

Glam: Salma later changed into a more revealing black velvet dress with buttons along the bodice, teamed with an elegant pearl necklace

Glam: Salma later changed into a more revealing black velvet dress with buttons along the bodice, teamed with an elegant pearl necklace

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