Sofia Coppola

Born:14 maggio 1971

Place of Birth:New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Directing

Biography

Sofia Coppola, born on May 14, 1971, is a renowned American filmmaker and actress. As the daughter of acclaimed filmmakers Eleanor and Francis Ford Coppola, she was destined to make her mark in the entertainment industry. While she began her career with a memorable appearance as an infant in "The Godfather" (1972), it was her later ventures that truly solidified her status as a creative force to be reckoned with.

Transitioning from acting to directing, Coppola made waves with her feature-length directorial debut in 1999 with "The Virgin Suicides," a poignant coming-of-age drama that showcased her unique storytelling abilities. Collaborating with talented actress Kirsten Dunst, Coppola continued to captivate audiences with films like "Lost in Translation" (2003), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and "Marie Antoinette" (2006), a visually stunning historical drama.

In 2010, Coppola made history by becoming the first American woman to win the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for her work on the drama "Somewhere." Known for her distinct visual style and ability to delve into complex characters, she continued to push boundaries with projects like "The Bling Ring" (2013), a satirical crime film based on a real-life group of teenage burglars.

Coppola's versatility as a filmmaker was further showcased in 2015 with the release of "A Very Murray Christmas," a holiday special starring Bill Murray that added a whimsical touch to her repertoire. Her success continued in 2017 when she won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival for "The Beguiled," solidifying her status as a visionary in the industry.

Most recently, Coppola's film "On the Rocks" (2020) received critical acclaim for its nuanced storytelling and strong performances. While some critics noted that it may not reach the same iconic status as her previous works, there is no denying Coppola's ability to create thought-provoking and visually stunning films that leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. With each project, she continues to push boundaries and redefine the cinematic landscape with her unique perspective and storytelling prowess.

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Recitazione

The Godfather

Michael Francis Rizzi (uncredited)

1972

Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.

The Godfather Part II

Child on Ship (uncredited)

1974

In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.

The Godfather Part III

Mary Corleone

1990

In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Saché

1999

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

The Outsiders

Little Girl

1983

When two poor Greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a vicious gang, the Socs, and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events.

The Cotton Club

Child in Street

1984

Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves of entertainers and gangsters collide.

Rumble Fish

Donna

1983

Rusty James, an absent-minded street thug, struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation and longs for the days when gang warfare was going on.

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Girl at Mellon Publicity Event (uncredited)

1988

Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.

Peggy Sue Got Married

Nancy Kelcher

1986

Peggy Sue faints at a high school reunion. When she wakes up she finds herself in her own past, just before she finished school.

Produzione

Lost in Translation

Writer

2003

Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.

The Last Showgirl

Thanks

2024

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

Priscilla

Writer

2023

When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.

The Virgin Suicides

Screenplay

2000

A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents.

The Bling Ring

Writer

2013

Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the Internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes.

On the Rocks

Producer

2020

Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.

Marie Antoinette

Producer

2006

The retelling of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and ultimately the fall of Versailles.

Somewhere

Producer

2010

After withdrawing to the Chateau Marmont, a passionless Hollywood actor reexamines his life when his eleven-year-old daughter surprises him with a visit.

New York Stories

Writer

1989

Get ready for a wildly diverse, star-studded trilogy about life in the big city. One of the most-talked about films in years, New York Stories features the creative collaboration of three of America's most popular directors, Martin Scorsese, Francis Coppola, and Woody Allen.

Paris Can Wait

Thanks

2016

Anne is at a crossroads in her life. Long married to a successful, driven but inattentive movie producer, she unexpectedly finds herself taking a car trip from Cannes to Paris with Jacques, a business associate of her husband. What should be a seven-hour drive turns into a carefree two-day adventure replete with diversions involving picturesque sights, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom and romance - reawakening Anne's senses and giving her a new lust for life.