The Coppolas

This fascinating behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood dynasty offers an in-depth study of the films and artistry of iconic director Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia exploring their work and their impact on each other both personally and professionally.The Coppolas: A Family Business examines the lives films and relationship of two exemplary filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia. It looks at their commonalities and differences as artists and people and at the way those qualities are reflected in their work.Much of the book is devoted to Francis and his outstanding achievementsand equally notable failuresas a screenwriter director producer and presenter of landmark works of cinema. The narrative goes beyond the heyday of his involvement with Hollywood to analyze his more recent projects and the choices that led him to create small independent films. In Sofia''s case the story is one of women''s growing independence in the arts revealing how Sofia developed her craft to become a cinematic force in her own right. In addition to its insightful commentary on their contributions to cinema past and present the volume provides intriguing hints at what fans might anticipate in the future as both Coppolas continue to expand their artistry.