Jolie, who previously helmed war drama &#39;In the Land of Blood and Honey&#39;, has teamed up with Universal studios to direct the movie. <img alt="Angelina Jolie" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2012/dec/Angelina.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 628px;" /> Angelina Jolie. Pic/Santa Banta The film is an adaptation of the 2010 book by Laura Hillenbrand and tells the story of Olympic athlete and war veteran Louis Zamperini who survived a plane crash during the war and clung to life on a raft for 47 days. He was captured by the Japanese and sentenced to time in a prisoner of war camp, the Hollywood Reporter said. &quot;I read Laura Hillenbrand&#39;s brilliant book, and I was so moved by Louie Zamperini&#39;s heroic story, I immediately began to fight for the opportunity to make this film. Louie is a true hero and a man of immense humanity, faith and courage. I am deeply honored to have the chance to tell his inspiring story,&quot; Jolie said. Universal Pictures chairman Adam Fogelson and co-chairman Donna Langley and Walden Media CEO Michael Bostick announced the news. &quot;In her life and in her work, Angelina has embraced stories and causes involving great struggle and triumph over tremendous odds and the basic human condition,&quot; said Fogelson and Langley in a joint statement. &quot;She has a real ability to illustrate the strength in human spirit which will be essential in telling Lou&#39;s story of survival and great heroism.&quot;u00a0

Angelina Jolie is returning behind the camera to direct her second film 'Unbroken', which is based on the true story of an Olympian war veteran. 

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