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Couture: Jolie's Emotional Breast Cancer Role
25 Jun
Summary
- Jolie plays filmmaker diagnosed with breast cancer in Paris.
- Film's theme resonates with Jolie's personal experience.
- Couture premieres in theaters on June 26.
Angelina Jolie delivers a deeply personal performance in the new film 'Couture,' where she embodies an American filmmaker named Maxine. While in Paris for Fashion Week, Maxine receives a life-altering breast cancer diagnosis over the phone.
The film's narrative intertwines Maxine's professional life, a budding romance with a French colleague, and her health crisis. It delves into her journey of self-discovery as she confronts life-altering choices. This subject matter holds profound significance for Jolie, who underwent a preventive double mastectomy in 2013 after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene.
Jolie's mother, aunt, and grandmother all died from cancer, making the film's themes particularly poignant. She shared that wearing her late mother's necklace provided comfort during filming. 'Couture' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 and is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 26.
During a Q&A at TIFF, Jolie became emotional discussing her mother's battle, recalling her advice to ask those with cancer about all aspects of their lives, not just their illness. Jolie encouraged focusing on the person as a whole, emphasizing they are 'still living.' Following 'Couture,' Jolie has other projects in development.
