Ready to wrap! Angelina Jolie is in her element as she jokes with crew while finishing up work on her documentary in Cambodia 

By Andy Tillett In Siem Reap, Cambodia

Published: 18:39 EST, 2 March 2016 | Updated: 21:09 EST, 2 March 2016

She may be a serious artist, but that doesn't mean the work environment has to be.

And while wrapping up the filming of her latest movie in Cambodia the 40-year-old could be seen looking to be in good spirits as she joked with her cast and crew.

The director seems to have formed a tight-knit bond with her crew after three months of filming her Khmer Rouge epic First They Killed My Father.

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In good spirits: Angelina Jolie showed off a smile as she chatted with members of her crew while wrapping up filming for upcoming Netflix documentary First They Killed My Father

In good spirits: Angelina Jolie showed off a smile as she chatted with members of her crew while wrapping up filming for upcoming Netflix documentary First They Killed My Father

The documentary - adapted from Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung’s 2000 memoir - is moving into its final stages. 

Angelina, who sported a fitted, white, spaghetti strap dress with a flowing skirt, proudly displayed her extensive new back tattoos as she shared jokes and issued orders for filming a refugee camp scene at the foot of the Kulen Mountain in the Siem Reap province.

The Oscar winner also shielded herself from the sun with a tan, wide-brimmed hat, as she could be seen gesturing while giving orders to the crew.

And the star was later spotted donning a flowing, strapless white sundress as she enjoyed a day poolside as the movie came closer to wrapping. 

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Paradise: Angelina is spotted relaxing poolside as she donned a strapless, white maxi dress and dark aviator shades

Paradise: Angelina is spotted relaxing poolside as she donned a strapless, white maxi dress and dark aviator shades

Fresh ink: The brunette beauty made several costume changes which showed off her slim frame, and her new back tattoo was also visible

Fresh ink: The brunette beauty made several costume changes which showed off her slim frame, and her new back tattoo was also visible

Keeping cool: The star showed off her slender arms in a spaghetti strap white dress with a flowing skirt 

Keeping cool: The star showed off her slender arms in a spaghetti strap white dress with a flowing skirt 

Shady: Angelina also shielded her face with a tan, wide-brimmed hat as she could be seen gesturing to her crew

Shady: Angelina also shielded her face with a tan, wide-brimmed hat as she could be seen gesturing to her crew

Devoted: The mother-of-six has spent three months diligently working on the upcoming documentary, which is being adapted from Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung¿s 2000 memoir

Devoted: The mother-of-six has spent three months diligently working on the upcoming documentary, which is being adapted from Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung’s 2000 memoir

A high standard: The documentary features a largely Cambodian cast and crew, though the Oscar winner also hired a team of trusted British and American movie-makers as producers and camera operators

A high standard: The documentary features a largely Cambodian cast and crew, though the Oscar winner also hired a team of trusted British and American movie-makers as producers and camera operators

The movie features a largely Cambodian cast and crew, but Angelina has also hired a team of trusted British and American movie-makers as producers, camera operators, and in other high up positions, to ensure the movie is completed to the highest standard.

'Angelina takes her movie-making very seriously,' an on-set insider said, adding: 'Some of it has been tough, make no mistake.'

'Cambodia is a third world country, and Angelina's been dealing with a largely Khmer cast and crew - things don't run as smoothly as on a huge Hollywood production.'

Proud: The open back on Angelina's dress revealed her new ink, done by her regular tattoo artist Ajarn Noo Kampai, whom she flew in from Bangkok to tattoo her

Proud: The open back on Angelina's dress revealed her new ink, done by her regular tattoo artist Ajarn Noo Kampai, whom she flew in from Bangkok to tattoo her

Spiritual: Angelina has had a number of ancient Buddhist symbols and mantras on her back in a five-row form and a pyramid, symbols said to give her power and help protect her family
Spiritual: Angelina has had a number of ancient Buddhist symbols and mantras on her back in a five-row form and a pyramid, symbols said to give her power and help protect her family

Spiritual: Angelina has had a number of ancient Buddhist symbols and mantras on her back in a five-row form and a pyramid, symbols said to give her power and help protect her family

Getting down to business: Angelina wore her long, brunette tresses pulled back into a bun as she worked 

Getting down to business: Angelina wore her long, brunette tresses pulled back into a bun as she worked 

A few 'hiccups:' A source close to Angelina revealed that things haven't run quite as smoothly as they would have on a Hollywood set, though after a few members of the team were sent home and replaced, things have been going 'incredibly well'
A few 'hiccups:' A source close to Angelina revealed that things haven't run quite as smoothly as they would have on a Hollywood set, though after a few members of the team were sent home and replaced, things have been going 'incredibly well'

A few 'hiccups:' A source close to Angelina revealed that things haven't run quite as smoothly as they would have on a Hollywood set, though after a few members of the team were sent home and replaced, things have been going 'incredibly well' 

'There was a hiccup around December where some of the crew weren't working out and were subsequently sent home, but they were replaced and the team have been getting on incredibly well since,' the source added. 

Angelina has also been getting some extra help on set in the form of her sons Maddox, 14, and Pax, 12, who have been on-hand during the shoot to help out with various production tasks, while Pax has also been taking photos to document the movie-making process. 

Angelina has also been immersing herself in the local Buddhist culture while in Cambodia, visiting temples and accompanying her six children – who also include Zahara, 11, Shiloh, nine, and seven-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne – as they learn about the culture and customs of their new country.

Covering up: The award-winning actress could be seen covering her shoulders with a white scarf as she walked around on set 

Covering up: The award-winning actress could be seen covering her shoulders with a white scarf as she walked around on set 

Doting mom: Angelina was joined on the project by two of her six children - sons Maddox, 14, and Pax, 12

Doting mom: Angelina was joined on the project by two of her six children - sons Maddox, 14, and Pax, 12

Lending a hand: The two boys have been on-hand during the shoot to help out with various production tasks, while Pax has also been taking photos to document the movie-making process

Lending a hand: The two boys have been on-hand during the shoot to help out with various production tasks, while Pax has also been taking photos to document the movie-making process

Leading lady: Members of the crew followed the megastar out of the production tent as they wrapped up working on the Netflix documentary 

Leading lady: Members of the crew followed the megastar out of the production tent as they wrapped up working on the Netflix documentary 

In another show of her belief in the mysticism of South East Asia, Angelina's latest artworks, by her regular tattoo artist Ajarn Noo Kampai, whom she flew in from Bangkok to tattoo her, were on display at the set.

Angelina has had a number of ancient Buddhist symbols and mantras on her back in a five-row form and a pyramid, symbols to give her power and help protect her family, according to experts able to decipher their meaning. 

First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers is set to debut on streaming service Netflix later in 2016.  

Business meets pleasure: Angelina looked blissful while working on her upcoming Netflix documentary, as the star showed off a big smile on set 

Business meets pleasure: Angelina looked blissful while working on her upcoming Netflix documentary, as the star showed off a big smile on set 

Capturing the moment: Angelina and her crew were spotted filming a refugee camp scene at the foot of the Kulen Mountain in the Siem Reap province

Capturing the moment: Angelina and her crew were spotted filming a refugee camp scene at the foot of the Kulen Mountain in the Siem Reap province

Kicking back: After months of hard work, Angelina showed off a big smile as she was seen relaxing by the pool as the film was winding down 

Kicking back: After months of hard work, Angelina showed off a big smile as she was seen relaxing by the pool as the film was winding down 

Making a splash! Kids could be seen playing in the nearby pool as the crew came together, likely to celebrate a job well done on the documentary, which will debut later this year on Netflix 

Making a splash! Kids could be seen playing in the nearby pool as the crew came together, likely to celebrate a job well done on the documentary, which will debut later this year on Netflix 

 

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