Eleanor Coppola

American filmmaker of documentary films

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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