Angelina Jolie says she owes a lot to Cambodia. “Lara Croft Tomb Raider” which was partially filmed in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Temple Complex in 2001 was the film that Jump Started Jolie’s career. In 2002 , one year later she returned to Cambodia to adopt son Moddox. Jolie admits she feels a deep connection to Cambodia and decided to contribute with a film. In November it will be a Netflix project, as an adaptation of “First they Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers,” author Loung Ung’s memoir of her childhood during the Khmer Rouge regime.
Angelina Jolie launched a foundation in Cambodia 12 years ago to promote community development alongside conservation and son Maddox will take over the foundation when he is older. Although he was adopted by American Actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, he is a part of Cambodia and she will make sure he is in tune with his roots. “This is the time for our family to understand all that that means to him and to us. My desire to tell this story in the most truthful and accurate way possible will be my tribute to the strength and dignity of all Cambodian people” said Jolie.
Maddox is set to be side by side with his mother, through the filming process. Learning and understanding his true Cambodian culture. The film will be through the eyes of different memories of the people of Cambodia. “We will be spending the next few months scouting for locations, casting the film, but most importantly researching every event to make sure it is historically accurate and will pay respect not only to Loung Ung and her family but to every single individual who suffered under the Khmer Rouge.
