Angelina Jolie’s directorials have long been the subject of attention, not only for the kind of stories she tells, but also for the personal touches that seem to pepper her stories. And her latest, Without Blood, starring Salma Hayek Pinault, proves no exception. Recently, Salma let slip such a warm detail about how Jolie’s two sons, Maddox and Pax, played an important role behind the screen on the sets and won people’s respect.
In an interview, Hayek revealed that Maddox and Pax were on the set of Without Blood, and they will not go unnoticed for their professionalism. “Angelina’s kids were professional and hardworking. They were treated with respect from the crew, and they earned it,” observed Hayek. This is not the first time, since both sons have taken part earlier in their mother’s film projects. Maddox served as an executive producer on Jolie’s 2017 film “First They Killed My Father”, while Pax has also had his fair share of experiences in the area of film production.
The fact that Hayek gives credit to their work is a sure sign of how much Jolie involves her family in her creative process. Evidently, she not only believes in their contributions but also sees that they become experienced in the film industry. Jolie has always spoken about her children being everything to her, and through this collaborative environment, they get to learn and be a part of her art.
Adapted from the novel by Alessandro Baricco, Without Blood is a tale of war, memory, and healing. Salma Hayek stars while Jolie directs, bringing in strong emotional narratives. And with Maddox and Pax contributing behind the camera, it’s become one big family affair for Jolie.
It is interesting to note that Hayek’s comments highlight what happened backstage: the young actors were far from being mere onlookers on the set. They dived into the professional atmosphere and garnered admiration from the experienced crew.
Jolie’s sons being on set and producing some of her films also alludes to how the actress/director could be raising the next generation of filmmakers. With such experiences at such an early stage, Maddox and Pax are bound for great futures within the film industry, fostered by their mother’s tutelage.
