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Angelina Jolie Promotes New Film 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' in Washington DC

Updated: Tuesday, 10 Jan 2012, 11:00 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 10 Jan 2012, 11:00 PM EST

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WASHINGTON - Angelina Jolie came to Washington, D.C. Tuesday to promote her new film “In the Land of Blood and Honey”, which was set against the backdrop of the Bosnian War.
Jolie stayed behind the camera serving as writer and director of the movie, which tells the story of two Bosnians from different sides of a brutal ethnic conflict.
The premiere was held at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and was co-sponsored by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Earlier in the evening, Jolie sat down with FOX 5's Will Thomas to talk about what motivated her to create the project and how it came to light with the help of her partner, Brad Pitt, who also attended the D.C. premiere.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Washington

 
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ANGELINA JOLIE IN THE ENCROACHING MOSH PIT
ANGELINA JOLIE BEING A GOOD SPORT IN THE MOSH PIT

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Attend Special Screening Of Jolie's Film At Holocaust Museum In Washington

WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- More than 30 million people have walked through the doors of the Holocaust Museum since it opened in 1993. But very few of those visitors received the attention lavished Tuesday night on one of Hollywood's most closely-followed couples.
Angelina Jolie and husband Brad Pitt came to a special screening at the Holocaust Museum of "In the Land of Blood and Honey," Jolie's first attempt at writing and directing a major film.
The two-hour movie explores the effect of the Bosnian war on a Serb and a Muslim who were involved romantically. Jolie said that it was a difficult film to make because of the extremely emotional subject matter, but a film she was proud to make, to shed light on the devastating effect of the Bosnian war on the Bosnian people.
"Not only did I fall in love with the people and the place but I also felt that their story needed to be told on a bigger level," Jolie said.

Fresh-faced Angelina Jolie draws a line under wrinkles at screening of In The Land Of Blood And Honey

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Last updated at 5:14 AM on 11th January 2012

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She is the mother-of-six and has a busy Hollywood career, so it is not unusual for Angelina Jolie to look somewhat exhausted from time to time.
But over the last couple of nights - as the actress stepped out for two red-carpet occasions - she has looked remarkably refreshed.
Tonight the 36-year-old's complexion was particularly flawless with barely a line or wrinkle in sight as she attended a screening of her directorial debut In the Land of Blood and Honey at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.

Flawless: Angelina Jolie looked remarkably refreshed as she arrived for a premiere of her directorial debut In The Land Of Blood And Honey at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington this evening with Brad Pitt

Simply glowing, the raven-haired beauty was picture perfect as she arrived on the arm of long term partner Brad Pitt, wearing a full length grey cashmere coat to keep her toasty from the cold conditions.
Underneath it appeared that she was wearing a nude dress and she paired the look with some shimmering gold Christian Louboutin stilettos.
As always, the ever-so-stylish star accessorised the look with some simple yet chic jewellery consisting of a pair of large pearl earrings.

Date night: After the event Angelina and Brad went out for dinner

Boyfriend Brad was still hobbling around on his walking stick, but of course looked dashing in a three-piece navy suit nonetheless.
He also wore a crisp white shirt, navy tie and shiny black shoes to polish off the look.
The chic couple were joined by stars of Angelina's directorial debut actors Zana Marjanovic and Goran Kostic.

Picture perfect: Simply glowing, the raven-haired beauty was picture perfect as she arrived on the arm of Pitt, wearing a full length grey cashmere coat to keep her toasty from the cold conditions

Keeping toasty: Underneath it appeared that she was wearing a nude dress and she paired the look with some shimmering gold Christian Louboutin stilettos

The actress's conservative choice of attire was a far-cry different from her appearance at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Monday night.
The stunning star stole the spotlight away from Brad on the night he was actually nominated for an award.
The Oscar-winning actress wowed in a tight-fitting leather skirt which managed to make her look both slim and elegant.

Dashing duo: As always the pair were the epitome of a chic and sophisticated couple

She paired the ferocious piece with a simple white silk shirt, classic black heels and a chic black clutch.
Her only concessions to colour were the emeralds that shimmered at her throat and her ears.
The actress once again arrived hand-in-hand with Pitt.
His accessory of a cane is certainly far less glamorous than Angelina's gorgeous ensembles, though far more necessary.

Come here dear: Long-term boyfriend Brad was still hobbling around on his walking stick, but was helped by his doting partner

Side-by-side: As always the couple were out together in full support of one another

Brad is said to be recovering from a torn medial collateral ligament, an injury sustained after a fall on a ski slope last week.
The actor broke out the cane over the weekend at the 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala.
The actor told reporters he suffered an injury after falling over on a ski slope while holding onto one of the couple's twins.

Understated: As always, the ever-so-stylish star accessorised the look with some simple yet chic jewellery consisting of a pair of pearl earrings

Happy: Despite his handicap Brad was in high spirits throughout the night

He was honoured at the ceremony with the Desert Palm Achievement Award which noted his acting skills in Moneyball and The Tree of Life.
Perhaps winning another award at Monday night's ceremony will lessen the pain of his injury.
The actor appears to be on somewhat of a winning streak and last night scooped the Best Actor gong for his work in Moneyball and The Tree of Life.

Co-stars: The chic couple were joined by stars of Angelina's directorial debut actors Zana Marjanovic and Goran Kostic

Angelina's film in The Land of Blood and Honey revolves around a Muslim woman named Aija (Marjanovic)who falls in love with Serbian Daniijel (Kostic).
In the unlikely love story, which opened in American theatres last December, Daniijel inadvertently becomes Aija's jailer when the Bosnians are captured by the Serbs.
In a recent interview with USA Today, Angelina talked about her movie, which is set in 1990s war-torn Bosnia.
'I’ve always been drawn to war films,' she said.  'I did love directing. If I’m allowed, if I’m accepted, I will do it again. I am still very shy about it.'

Racy: The actress's conservative choice of attire was a far-cry different from her appearance at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Monday night when she slipped into a racy leather skirt

Frozen in time? Once again her complexion had not a wrinkle in sight

Directorial debut: Jolie directing In The Land Of Blood And Honey