Angelina Jolie has sparked discussion after being photographed eating a scorpion during a visit to a school in Cambodia. The actress is in the country to promote her new film First They Killed My Father, which is based on the Cambodian genocide.
Jolie, accompanied by her children, was seen sampling local delicacies, including fried scorpions, as part of a cultural experience. The event was captured by journalist Yalda Hakim, who joined the actress and her family for the outing.
Some observers have questioned the appropriateness of the stunt, arguing that it trivializes the serious subject matter of the film. Others have defended Jolie, noting that she was simply engaging with Cambodian culture and cuisine.
The film, which Jolie directed, tells the story of a young girl during the Khmer Rouge regime. It has been praised for its authentic portrayal of the genocide, which claimed an estimated 1.7 million lives.
