Sofia Coppola Releases Documentary as Tribute to Late Mother Eleanor
Key Takeaways
- Sofia Coppola honors her late mother, Eleanor Coppola, with a new documentary.
- The film, "Making Marie Antoinette," goes behind the scenes of the 2006 movie.
- Eleanor Coppola filmed over 80 hours of footage during the original production.
- Sofia views the finished documentary as a cherished gift from her mother.
Sofia Coppola is releasing the documentary "Making Marie Antoinette," directed by her late mother, Eleanor Coppola. The film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sofia's 2006 historical drama starring Kirsten Dunst.
During a talk at the London Film Festival, Sofia discussed how the project originated during the COVID-19 pandemic and was later completed to honor her mother's dying wish. Despite feeling embarrassed by footage of her younger, stressed self, she views the documentary as a profound gift.
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