In the meantime, some people waiting for this picture have really aged; it took 40 years. Image source: Paramount Pictures
There are film projects that just take a little longer. The reasons for this can be varied. But when a film has been in the making for a whopping 40 years, a single picture via Instagram is easily enough to cause a stir.
The legendary director of the Godfather trilogy, Francis, Ford Coppola, has one first recording of his new film science fiction epic Megalopolis
A picture worth a thousand words?
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The image, superimposed on the font of the title, shows a gloomy alley in which a fallen statue leans crookedly on its pedestal. Even in the moonlit night, the dystopian character of the scenery can be sensed.
What is Megalopolis about? Megalopolis takes place in New York of the future. It was destroyed by a catastrophe and now an architect wants to rebuild it as an urban utopia. But the vision arouses opposition from the city’s mayor. A drama unfolds that is not only about politics and violence, but also about a love affair caught between the faction fronts.
Coppola, does the name have to tell me something? Admittedly, it’s been a while since Francis Ford Coppola’s name was on everyone’s lips. But to this day he is known not only for the Godfather trilogy mentioned at the beginning, but also for masterpieces such as the anti-war film Apocalypse Now.
A Francis Coppola work through and through
Reports suggest, that Coppola had trouble getting major studios to commit money to his film. That’s why he made the film largely self-financed through his production company, American Zoetrope. The money comes from that laud Collider
Filming ended in 2023 and if everything goes smoothly, According to the director, the film will be released in cinemas this year.
In addition to directing, he also wrote the script himself. So you can truly speak of a Francis Coppola film here – for more than just one reason.
Now it’s your turn: What do you think about the picture? Does it make you want to see the famous director’s new film? And when did you first hear about the project? Feel free to write it to us in the comments!
