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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kevin E G Perry

The Godfather and Apocalypse Now director taken into hospital

Francis Ford Coppola
  • Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has been admitted to an Italian hospital for a scheduled medical procedure.
  • The 86-year-old filmmaker was in Calabria, where he had been screening his latest controversial film, 'Megalopolis'.
  • 'Megalopolis', starring Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, and Shia LaBeouf, is a futuristic fable drawing parallels between modern America and the fall of Rome.
  • Coppola has been personally touring the film, stating he prefers it to be seen in cinemas rather than released for home viewing.
  • Critics have been divided on 'Megalopolis', which Coppola self-funded, but he believes it is gaining traction similar to 'Apocalypse Now'.

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Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola taken to hospital in Italy for planned procedure

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