Making Marie Antoinette review
Shot by Sofia’s mother Eleanor this documentary shows something of the strain of shooting a period piece, but is a far cry from the tumultuous portrait of her husband in Hearts of Darkness
TL;DR
- The documentary explores the making of Sofia Coppola's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette."
- It was filmed by Sofia's mother, Eleanor Coppola, using digital video footage.
- The film portrays the strains and longueurs of shooting a demanding period picture.
- Eleanor Coppola's diary entries are read by Diane Lane.
- Francis Ford Coppola offers advice to Sofia about the film.
- The documentary is described as an indulgent bonus feature, unlike Eleanor's earlier film "Hearts of Darkness."
- It provides a faithful account of the patient work required to shoot a feature film.