She also is the mother of Oscar-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola and American Zoetrope president Roman Coppola.
I had no idea.
I really responded to that, so I made different documentaries, because I always loved to shoot.
Eleanor Coppola
She added: Francis had this incredible ability to keep going onApocalypse Now.
There were times when I would just say to him, You know what?
We can just go home.
Francis Ford Coppola and Eleanor Coppola on the ‘Apocalypse Now’ set as depicted in ‘Hearts of Darkness’Everett Collection
you might just say this one didnt work out.
Youve made fabulous films before, and you’re free to again.
Just let this one go.
But that kind of determination was a big lesson in living my life.
Eleanor always went to extreme lengths to double-check her family felt at home wherever they were.
That was her first outing as screenwriter, but Eleanor went on to pen and direct two feature films.
I was telling a friend, and she said, Oh, thats the movie I want to see.
It bowed at the Deauville Film Festival.
Inan interview with Deadlineabout her 2023 filmPriscilla, Sofia said her mothers influence on her work is profound.
My mom is more of a quiet observer, which I think Ive taken from her into my work.
I think that comes through; that aspect of her personality, or what Ive inherited from her.
That side of myself is deeply connected to her.
She also exposed us to contemporary art that she was into, and showed us things.
She made several short films she labeled concept commercials.
At the age of 87, she completed her third book chronicling her recent life.
They married in early 1963 and raised sons Gian-Carlo and Roman and daughter Sofia.
Gian-Carlo died in a 1986 boating accident at age 22.
Joe Utichi and AnthonyDAlessandro contributed to this report.
