Angelina Jolie and Alessandro Baricco present 'Without Blood' at Torino Film Festival

Angelina Jolie presented her film 'Without Blood' (Senza sangue) at the Torino Film Festival, adapted from Alessandro Baricco's novella of the same name. Shot in Rome at Cinecittà Studios, the film stars Salma Hayek as Nina and Demián Bichir as Tito. The story follows Nina, witness to her family's massacre in a remote Western farm, and Tito, one of the assassins who chose to stay silent. Years later, they meet in a café and discuss the traumatic event. Baricco described the collaboration as a 'magical experience,' noting Jolie sent him a beautiful letter about the story. He did not participate in the filmmaking but observed from a distance, feeling complete synergy with the director. The film premiered months earlier at the Toronto Film Festival to mixed reviews but holds viewers' attention in under 90 minutes. Jolie emphasized the film's exploration of listening and complexity, stating there are no clear heroes or villains. Baricco expressed satisfaction that the film respects his original vision, hoping audiences forget the book and see only the movie.