The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival (Canada) on September 7, tells the story of independent director Maxine Walker, who was commissioned by a French fashion brand to make a film for a show at Paris Fashion Week. At that time, Maxine tried to balance work, motherhood and divorce proceedings. The incident occurred when the female lead discovered she had malignant breast cancer and struggled with a psychological crisis.

Angelina Jolie in the movie “Couture”. Photo: PathéOn Variety , Angelina Jolie said that while filming, she felt nervous because the subject was too private, close to her personal experience. Although Couture does not have the appearance of a documentary or biography, Maxine’s story resonates with the actress.

In 2013, she published an article in the New York Times , revealing that she had just completed a three-month mastectomy and reconstruction of both breasts. The decision was made after she discovered she carried a faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene, which increases her risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Jolie knew the dangers because both her mother and grandmother died from the disease. Removing the affected tissue reduces the risk from 87% to less than 5%.

Director Alice Winocour said she had Angelina Jolie in mind for the lead role when she wrote the script. “I wanted to portray her as fragile but also very strong, the image of the woman behind the Hollywood icon,” Winocour said.

One of the most touching scenes in the film is when Maxine receives the news that she will have to have both breasts removed to fight the disease. The image of the doctor marking her chest with red ink symbolizes the inevitable losses that come with fighting cancer.

Angelina Jolie premieres “Couture” at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Photo: AFAngelina Jolie said: “Heavyweight movies are often associated with stories rich in love. Sharing pain with others brings comfort. We are not sure how to overcome this disease, but the energy appears when we decide to face it and move forward.”Experts highly appreciated Angelina Jolie’s performance in Couture . According to Deadline , the star focused on conveying the character’s inner feelings through her eyes and small gestures. In addition, the combination of actors such as Ella Rumpf and Anyier Ane created a balance, while delving into many aspects of women’s lives.The actress also spent time learning French to fully immerse herself in her role. On set, Jolie wore her mother’s necklace to gain inspiration and empathy for her transformation.Angelina Jolie , 50, is one of Hollywood’s A-list stars. Throughout her career, the star has won three Golden Globes and an Oscar. She has been married three times, to Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton and Brad Pitt. She and her ex-husband Pitt have six children together, including three adopted and three biological.After attending the Toronto Film Festival, she returned to the set of Anxious People – adapted from the novel of the same name by Swedish author Fredick Backman. Angelina Jolie plays Zara – an investment banker with a blonde bob, dressed in a quiet elegance.