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Unseen 'Marie Antoinette' Doc: Eleanor Coppola's Vision Released
8 Jul
Summary
- An unfinished documentary by Eleanor Coppola about 'Marie Antoinette' will now be released.
- Sofia Coppola completed the film using 80 hours of her mother's footage.
- Diane Lane voices Eleanor Coppola reading from her journals in the documentary.
A documentary by Eleanor Coppola, filmed behind the scenes of Sofia Coppola's 2006 film 'Marie Antoinette,' is set for release after being unfinished for years. Sofia Coppola undertook the editing of the 80 hours of footage according to her mother's wishes.
The documentary, titled 'Making Marie Antoinette,' was acquired for worldwide distribution by Mubi. Eleanor Coppola, who passed away in 2024, is voiced by Diane Lane, who reads from Eleanor's journals, reflecting on her time on set and her relationship with her daughter.
Eleanor Coppola, wife of Francis Ford Coppola and a filmmaker herself, had always intended to turn the footage into a feature-length documentary. Sofia Coppola expressed gratitude for the opportunity to revisit the material through her mother's eyes.
The 2006 film 'Marie Antoinette,' starring Kirsten Dunst, received polarizing reviews initially but has since garnered a cult following. Mubi plans to announce specific release details at a later date.
