Angelina Jolie's writing-directing debut in the now Golden Globe nominated film, "In the Land of Blood and Honey" is personal to the Hollywood actress.<br/> The 36-year-old star and mother of six talked about why making the film, a love story that takes place against the backdrop of the 1992-1995 Bosnian War, was important.<br/> SOUNDBITE Angelina Jolie saying (English):<br/> "Because, I didn't at the time because I was too young and living my life. So, this was my generation that went through this in Europe. So, I read more and I learned more and I was so taken by how little I knew, and so little the world speaks about it and I felt compelled to put this story together. Then casting with everyone from the area, all different sides of the conflict, who are all personably affected by the war. It wasn't a normal film experience for me, it was an education everyday in humanity and unity and also getting to know a culture."<br/> Jolie said it was also paramount to find actors who were vested in the story and that there casting added an important element to the film<br/> "In the Land of Blood and Honey" will be released in theaters across North America on December 23.<br/> John Russell, Reuters.
