American actress Angelina Jolie appeared at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain, not only with her striking red-carpet appearance but also with frank statements about her concerns regarding freedom of speech in the United States.
During a press conference at the festival, Jolie answered a question about her biggest fear as an American artist, explaining that she loves her country but feels she no longer knows it well in the current phase. The global star added that her life has been international from the beginning, and that her family and friends are of various nationalities, giving her an egalitarian global perspective that doesn’t discriminate between people. She affirmed that any restriction on freedom of expression or individual liberties anywhere in the world constitutes a danger that must be confronted. She concluded by emphasizing her feeling of the weight of the phase the world is going through, stressing that these times require extreme caution in expressing opinions. Jolie’s statements sparked widespread interaction among the media and the public, and once again placed the issue of freedom of expression and art in the age of global challenges on the table for discussion.
