Francis Ford Coppola's Advice

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  @taval8389 · 2 years ago

  Theres somthg comforting to know these famous people also had a tough time in school;it makes the pain of the memories almost bearable....I am not alone.

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  @zuxzux · 13 years ago

  I think the most striking thing about this interview is when he talks about the opening night of The Godfather. That right there sums up the reason for Coppola's success, and anyone equally successful. He wasn't out partying, celebrating his film, he had his fingers on the typewriter and was trying to crank out the next one. Love this guy, one of my favorites and really a good inspiration for any filmmaker out there.

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  @beeastman1235 · 9 years ago

  He looks a lot like Kubrick here, but with more hair on top!

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• BA

  @BarbaraMerryGeng · 8 years ago

  I met FFCoppola / in NYC 1973 while he was on set for Godfather II. It was a magical time, of 2, or 3 weeks. I got to see the preset / and the run thru’s - it was all very exciting. Mr. Coppola was so kind & generous with me, he offered me a part in the film, which I declined. I was more interested in watching the tech /side of how the movie is made ~ than to be an actress. I had so much fun hanging out on the set, which was for the Little Italy street scenes, as well as the big feast scene. I made some nice friends with the younger actors, I met Robert Di Niro, he was not in a mood to be friends. 🤨 ( nah, it’s ok, he was busy studying his scenes ) ~ It was an unforgettable time.. when the cameras were going, and everybody was acting, it felt like I was really there, Little Italy early 1900’s.. I will never forget 😍 I always have a soft spot in my heart for Mr Coppola, because he looked at me with respect & consideration. He could have said, “ I’m busy kid, get outta here !! “ Instead he made me feel welcome. And he coached me on how to be on the set, how to stay out of the camera lines, and to go to him if any tech have a problem with me on the set. He was very encouraging to a person interested in cinematography. Much love, to Mr Coppola ❤️🤗❤️

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  @jeffdawson2786 · 5 years ago

  From the era of great American experimental directors who changed cinema forever—Kubrick, Lucas, Spielberg, Friedkin, Scorsese, Coppola, Hooper, Lynch.

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  @Dominion-1 · 11 years ago

  Francis has an independent spirit of filmmaking about him. &nbsp;He does not like to play the studio or blockbuster game. &nbsp;He likes to tell personal stories, I personally like that.<br><br>But to each his own.<br><br>Peace &amp; blessings.

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• BE

  @bertweinstein4668 · 7 months ago

  Frani was my camp counselor at a sleepaway camp in the Adirondaks when I was nine and he was getting a masters degree. He made a movie as part of the degree with one of the kids in our bunk! He was a terrific counselor and creative.

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• MU

  @munyaradzimunodawafa7745 · 7 years ago

  love what you do and your life will be worth living

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• DA

  @danadylan · 1 year ago

  This is the most lovely thing. I didn’t realize you had polio as a child. Be being sick as kid really changed my life. I had a tender heart but when I got sick it changed my world view. I love how you say just try. It’s good advice. The secret garden was so precious to me. Now I know I am part Indian is even more endearing. I wish had of had extra time to be creative. I feel so lucky I got to learn all parts of creating film from the grunt work up. I still want to make beautiful work that helps people. I pray I live lone enough. Blessings. I am glad I went to Europe. One day I will tell you why.

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  @NoName-jq7tj · 3 years ago

  When he said about being afraid when talking about his film career this rings so true with me. I’m a photojournalist &amp; writer &amp; you are always afraid &amp; insecure about your place or worries about your work.

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  @beeastman1235 · 9 years ago

  This guy really is the godfather of his generation of directors as can be heard in this vid clip

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  @stephaniestanley8041 · 4 years ago

  The script of Patton was powerful and poignant. It carried the heart of Francis and is just one of the many film legacies he has given the world.

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