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With the release of the first official trailer for 'Couture,' a very human drama that features her speaking French and navigating emotional terrain both on and off screen, Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie is once again in the spotlight. 'Couture' follows Jolie's character through a number of life-altering events, such as divorce, a serious health diagnosis, and personal growth, set against the glitzy backdrop of Paris Fashion Week. Jolie herself has described the performance as deeply personal and reflective of her own experiences. The film's official release in French theaters is slated for 18th February, 2026, with a U.S. release date still pending.
A Heartfelt Role for a Legendary Career
One of Hollywood's most renowned and adaptable actors, Angelina Jolie is well-known for her stirring roles in everything from 'Maleficent' and 'Maria to Girl,' 'Interrupted,' and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.' In 'Couture,' she steps into a character that demands emotional depth and complexity, portraying Maxine Walker, an American filmmaker invited to Paris to create a film for Fashion Week while her life begins to unravel.
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Jolie's bilingual performance in the trailer provides an authentic element to her character's immersion in French culture as she speaks French well in multiple situations.
In addition to Louis Garrel, Ella Rumpf, and Garance Marillier, the film is written and directed by French filmmaker Alice Winocour.
Their intertwined stories reveal various elements of ambition, vulnerability, and resilience in the high-pressure world of high fashion and personal identity. Jolie's presence in this story is notable for its emotional impact, particularly as her character must deal with a divorce and a breast cancer diagnosis while attempting to complete a crucial creative project during one of the most important weeks for fashion.
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Trailer Highlights, Emotional Reality, and Personal Connections
The newly released 'Couture' trailer moves between the high intensity of Paris Fashion Week and intimate moments of Jolie's character confronting both professional and personal upheaval. Fans witness Maxine balancing her duties on set while battling the psychological effects of a severe illness, giving viewers a peek of a narrative that is more about the delicate beauty of life than just hopelessness.
Because of her personal history—her mother's cancer death and her own quest toward preventative health—Jolie has candidly stated that this movie "felt very personal." Her modest vulnerability in the part, such as wearing a jewelry that belonged to her late mother on camera, reflects that emotional relevance.
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Although 'Couture' debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, many audiences will witness Jolie in a part that combines creative ambition with unadulterated human passion for the first time when it opens in theaters.
The bilingual performance and the setting in the heart of Paris add unique texture to a story that's grounded in real-world struggles and triumphs. As audiences await the U.S. release date, 'Couture' is already drawing attention for Jolie's heartfelt portrayal and its thoughtful take on life's unpredictable challenges.
