Eleanor Coppola
American filmmaker of documentary films
Born
1936
89 years ago
Died
April 12th, 2024
0 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A filmmaker focused on documentary cinema, Virginia based on extensive insights into the lives of artists and creators. Directed the documentary films 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse', which examined the tumultuous production of 'Apocalypse Now', and 'Dreams on Spec', which explored the journeys of aspiring screenwriters in Hollywood. Worked alongside husband Francis Ford Coppola, contributing to various film projects. Contributed to the world of cinema through producing and writing.
Directed 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse'
Directed 'Dreams on Spec'
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