Angelina Jolie's second world war biopic Unbroken accused of racism over portrayal of Japanese guards
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 11:24
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Conservatives in Japan have accused Angelina Jolie’s second world war biopic Unbroken of racism, with some calling for both the film and director to be banned from the country.Nationalist campaigners say the film’s version of Japanese guards is 'deeply misleading', the Daily Telegraph reported, and claim that the details of the treatment of POWs are a "complete fabrication".Unbroken is based on the life story of American Olympic runner and US Air Force second lieutenant Louis Zamperini, which was told in the 2010 book Unbroken: A World War II story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption, by Laura Hillenbrand.Zamperini, portrayed by Jack O’Connell in Jolie’s film, was beaten and mistreated by the Japanese navy between July 1943 and the end of the war in August 1945 after being captured near the Marshall Islands.The book and film both describe how Zamperini was tormented by prison guard Mutsuhiro Watanabe, nicknamed the Bird.Watanabe is said to have once forced a weak and starving Zamperini to hold a heavy piece of wood above his head for 37 minutes before punching him in the stomach. The book also accuses the Japanese of engaging in cannibalism of POWs.Hiromichi Moteki, secretary general of the nationalist pressure group the Society for the Dissemination of Historical Fact, told the Telegraph the claims were "pure fabrication".He said: "If there is no verification of the things he said, then anyone can make such claims. This movie has no credibility and is immoral." Mindy Kotler, director of Asia Policy Point, said: "It is outrageous and reprehensible to deny what happened to Louis Zamperini."It will not be something that the US government will be able to ignore. Both the San Francisco Peace Treaty, which is predicated on acceptance of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal, and the honour of American veterans need to be defended." Miyavi, the Japanese pop star starring as Matsuhiro Watanabe, has previously spoken about the harrowing experience of working on the film, saying that it left him physically sick and unable to stop crying.
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Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt is horrified that their children want to get tattoos
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 11:22
- Written by Express
The tattooed Maleficent star revealed her children would like to follow in her footsteps and get inked – much to the annoyance of their father. The couple are parents to six children, six-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox, Shiloh, eight, Zahara, nine, Pax, 11 and Maddox, 13. And Angelina revealed they're already starting to display signs of a rebellious streak.She told Radio Times magazine: "My kids rebelling would be if they all became brain surgeons. They're already asking me about tattoos. How do I say 'No'?" The actress-turned-director is thought to have about 17 different designs, including an inscription on her arm which she got just last year, inked all over her body.She revealed she has already told Maddox he could not have a tattoo, but when nine-year-old daughter Zahara also talked about getting them it caused Brad much anxiety."It's especially hard for dads and girls," she said. "For some reason men get a little more sensitive when the daughter gets a tattoo. And Brad thinks the girls can do no wrong. He's mush in their hands!" The 39-year-old told the magazine that she doesn't think her children will go into show business, but if they do they'll have to find a real job at the same time. "I'm hoping that when they see all the other things in the world, they'll be inspired to be writers, politicians, activists. They're very individual people. So I imagine they're not going to follow their mum and dad," she said.Jolie has just finished filming By The Sea, with her husband, who she directs in the movie.The movie is the first that the couple have acted in together since Mr And Mrs Smith in 2005, when they reportedly found love – despite the fact Brad was still in a relationship with Jennifer Aniston.She said of directing her husband: "He's a pretty strong actor! It's going to be interesting. He's a really great artist, such an interesting artist, and of course he's the man I love, so I think we're going to have a great time."
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Angelina Jolie & Her 'Unbroken' Stars Discuss the Message of the Movie on 'Today' - Watch Now!
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 05:01
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Angelina Jolie and the stars of her film Unbroken – Jack O’Connell and Miyavi – sit down for an interview on the Today show on Tuesday (December 9) in New York City.The 39-year-old actress and director will also be featured on a special tonight on NBC titled Angelina Jolie: Unbroken, where she discusses the film with Tom Brokaw.“You do want to send a message with this film,” Tom said. “About values, and about a different time in our lives.” “We are losing these men and women,” she said of the World War II generation. Their commitment to their community, their family, their faith — it’s extraordinary,” Angelina said.FYI: Angelina is wearing an Everlane Cashmere Tunic. Miyavi is wearing Ermenegildo Zegna Couture.
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Angelina Jolie Thinks Even Her Younger Kids Can Handle 'Unbroken'
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 04:58
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Angelina Jolie signs autographs for fans while outside the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Monday evening (December 8) in Beverly Hills, Calif.Recently, the 39-year-old actress revealed whether or not she was going to let her kids see her upcoming movie Unbroken.“It’s PG-13,” Angelina told E! News. “My boys — one is 13, one is 11 but he’s a mature 11 — will see it, but I think I might actually show my younger children.” She continued, saying: “I think they could handle it because they understand film. They know the difference of what is real and what isn’t, because it’s heavy for [kids] under 13. But they all knew Louis [Zamperini]. They want to see it because it’s Louis.”
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See a Preview of Angelina Jolie's NBC Special for 'Unbroken'!
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- Published on Monday, 08 December 2014 20:20
- Written by Just Jared
Angelina Jolie sits down for an interview with legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw during the Angelina Jolie: Unbroken special airing on NBC on Tuesday (December 9).The 39-year-old actress was asked about directing the movie, a job that many people turned down as they thought it would be too tough.“I was reminded of that thing that I think we all know but don’t often listen to, which is that if you really follow your true self and you do something for the right reasons and you give it your best, that that counts,” Angelina said. “And I didn’t know if I was the best director for this, the right director for this. I didn’t have the skill set going in to handle all of the things that it would take to make this film, but I was going to learn because I really, really cared, and that matters.” Tune in for the special tomorrow night (December 9) at 10/9c on NBC!
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