# Angelina Jolie opens up on trauma film as Brad Pitt reveals past suicidal thoughts 2026-08-11T00:51:46+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Angelina Jolie has spoken about exploring themes of trauma and healing in her upcoming directorial venture 'Without Blood', adapted from Alessandro Baricco’s novel. The film, starring Salma Hayek and Demian Bichir, releases theatrically on September 18, 2026. Jolie told People she was drawn to the book because it examines universal truths about conflict and memory, adding, 'The film is for anyone who seeks answers and healing after trauma.' Jolie's comments come as her ex-husband Brad Pitt went viral for telling Esquire he had a brief suicidal period amid 'family stuff' and estrangement from their six children. Pitt recalled: 'The pain was so oppressive that, I could feel the cold steel of the bullet in my head, and it felt like relief.' Jolie and Pitt have been in a bitter legal battle since their 2016 divorce. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, divorce, Hollywood, trauma, Without Blood Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/angelina-jolie-opens-up-on-trauma-film-as-brad-pitt-reveals-past-suicidal-thoughts/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/angelina-jolie-opens-up-on-trauma-film-as-brad-pitt-reveals-past-suicidal-thoughts/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.