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Without Blood

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Written, directed, and produced by Angelina Jolie, Without Blood is based on the acclaimed international bestselling novel by renowned Italian writer Alessandro Baricco. An unforgettable saga set in the aftermath of an unidentified conflict, it explores universal truths about war, trauma, memory, and healing.
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Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 4 days ago
2/5
Despite moments of visual flair, Jolie’s film gets bogged down by a series of lethargic, his-and-hers flashbacks. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow RogerEbert.com Sep 18, 2026
3/4
[It is] a meditation on violence, grief, memory, trauma, and locating the line between justice and revenge. Go to Full Review
Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Sep 17, 2026
Undeniably sincere yet dramatically moribund, the movie, filmed in Italy and written by Jolie and Baricco, delivers its condemnatory message with stultifying obviousness. Go to Full Review
Christie Cronan Common Sense Media 4 days ago
2/5
Writer/director Angelina Jolie's compelling emotional journey ultimately buckles under the weight of its ambitions. Go to Full Review
Dave Giannini InSession Film 5 days ago
D+
Jolie does manage to get her points about revenge and family across, but at a very long, and tedious cost. Had this been a short film in which Bichir and Hayek Pinault bantered across the table, there is some cinematic glory to be had. Go to Full Review
Juli Horsford Pop Culture Leftovers 6 days ago
Four of Jolie’s five narrative feature films have dealt with war, and this effort is by far the most introspective. Go to Full Review
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Ted Sep 20, 2026 This movie is watchable, but it wants to be more than it is. Good acting, weak script. See more David Y @MovieFan0926 6 days ago This film deserves more love than it got from the critics. While it's under-realized (I would've done a number of scenes differently - but nobody asked me), I feel like it's misunderstood. This is really more of a cinematic poem than conventionl narrative prose. Once you understand the film-maker's intent, you begin to appreciate some of the creative choices taken. One critic, for instance, complained about the repetitive flashbacks. For a conventional narrative film, that would indeed be very clunky. But once you realize that the film should be viewed as poetry rather than prose, then those repetive flashbacks become a sort of poetic refrain, and the beauty of the film begins to shine through. Give this film a chance. It's beautiful work if you know how to read it. See more Georges C Sep 22, 2026 it's an interesting movie. Screenplay weak. See more Manuela P @RT91725283 Sep 20, 2026 I really enjoyed Without Blood. It’s a beautifully made, emotional film that explores revenge, trauma, and forgiveness in a very thoughtful way. Salma Hayek gave an excellent performance and brought a lot of depth and emotion to her character. I especially liked the slow, intimate storytelling and the way the film makes you think about the consequences of violence and whether forgiveness is possible. Definitely worth watching. See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 18, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Written, directed, and produced by Angelina Jolie, Without Blood is based on the acclaimed international bestselling novel by renowned Italian writer Alessandro Baricco. An unforgettable saga set in the aftermath of an unidentified conflict, it explores universal truths about war, trauma, memory, and healing.
Director
Angelina Jolie
Producer
Angelina Jolie, Lorenzo Mieli, Lorenzo De Maio, Simone Gattoni
Screenwriter
Alessandro Baricco, Angelina Jolie
Distributor
Brainstorm Media
Production Co
Fremantle, The Apartment, Jolie Productions, De Maio Entertainment
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 31m
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