Angelina Jolie temporarily leaves the cinema to dedicate herself exclusively to the education of her children
"I do not want to miss anything from them at this time," said the actress in the presentation of the new installment of "Maleficent"
In full promotion of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil ', Angelina Jolie, 43, admits to the media that the last years of her life have not been easy and that now she wants to put her career on hold to dedicate herself full time to the education of his six children. In this sequel -the original was another Disney blockbuster-, the actress becomes a fairy from the kingdom of Ulstead, in a film loaded with positive messages in favor of tolerance and that has in its cast two other Hollywood stars: Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning. Positive and proud, Jolie happily talks about a job that, everything points to, will be her last for a long time.
-There are several messages in the film.
-Yes and I think they are very positive. Today, more than ever, new generations are connected and one can travel from one continent to another with ease. Collective hatred has been growing and we are afraid of everything that is different. However, I believe that it is impossible to stop the wave of change that is coming. We live in a wonderful world, with people from different cultures. That, which we believe separates us, unites us because within us we are all the same. One of my favorite messages from the movie is that family is not made with blood. -And despite everything, we live in very conflictive times. Do you think that darkness reigns in the leaders who lead us?
- I think it is necessary to identify where that darkness comes from. In this film you have an angry and hostile queen who thinks that the only way to survive from her is by destroying others. Actually, she is afraid, she is weak and ignorant. I believe leaders must appreciate strength and diversity. There are people who are born with a tendency towards darkness and aggression, others suffer throughout their lives a situation that makes them lose trust in others, they do not feel safe and decide to protect themselves. But I think that all of us, when the time comes, can change.
-Does she feel a connection with a character like Maleficent?
-When she is young she thinks about not having children because she does not take into account that she can become a good mother, until she has a child and she discovers that she can be. That inspired me. In the same way that she did, her attitude towards inclusion, of any kind, something that I do in my work with refugees. It irritates me when people talk about the danger of diversity and not wealth. I value the beauty of being different. All those who fear being excluded because they do not feel the same do not harm anyone. Maleficent tries to be authentic, to be herself until the end.
-And what was it like working with Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning?
-The entire cast is wonderful. There was a great bond between the whole team, mainly because we all really enjoyed filming the first film, well everyone except Michelle, who adapted very well to the filming of this film.
-Do you consider that this film shows characters with whom young women can identify?
-I think it is not a film only for girls. We have female characters who are strong, diverse, but we also have extraordinary men who fight for them. I want to emphasize the fact that men are important in telling this story. It is important to learn from each other. -There is a scene in the film where Maleficent is forced to cover her horns, in clear reference to when women have to cover their hair. What do you think of this type of taxation?
-This type of imposition can be horrible if not chosen, especially if they are being treated in a terrible way and feel that they must hide. There is a part of this movie, very funny for children, where we encourage them to be themselves, not to cover their horns. We'll see if the world can accept her, but that's not her problem, one should never hide who she is.
-Do you feel pressure now that the feature film is released or are you already thinking about your next project?
-I feel pressure from an artist who loves what he does. Many things happen in my life, not just acting. Right now, in the next few years, I want to dedicate myself exclusively to the education of my children. They are all at a very special age and I don't want to miss any of them right now. I want to teach them to value themselves, to give their best and face the world with their own weapons. That's what I'm focused on right now, but I have a lot of crazy ideas for the future. We will see what happens.
-Do you consider Aurora a strong heroine?
-She is a soft and determined creature, a fighter who allows herself to be authentic. She is not afraid nor does she ask for forgiveness for her values. Aurora finds her way seeking balance; Not only is she a strong heroine, she is a great example for young women because this film shows the evolution of women. -The costumes of the film are sensational.
-Amazing, right?
I loved the dresses of the two queens and how they reflect their personality. I also liked the outfit I fight Ingrith in, even though it was very uncomfortable (laughs).
