2014 has been an amazing year: Angelina Jolie

When asked if she’s had the best year of her life, she said, “Well, I hope that one is still to come. But it’s been an amazing year. I married my love, my son (Maddox) became a teenager and I got to bring this film to the world.”

Meanwhile, the Oscar-winning actress wasn’t surprised she had to prove she should direct the World War II-set drama.

“I fought hard for the opportunity. I’d directed only one other film, which was very small in comparison. I had to prove I could handle locations, the budget, balancing two plane crashes, the visual effects and the technical aspects.

“I had not done anything like that before! I had to go to school quickly, then I pitched my little heart out,” she added.