کاپولاها: یک کسب‌وکار خانوادگی (کارگردانان مدرن)

This fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood dynasty offers an in-depth study of the films and artistry of iconic director Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter, Sofia, exploring their work and their impact on each other, both personally and professionally. The Coppolas: A Family Business examines the lives, films, and relationship of two exemplary filmmakers, Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia. It looks at their commonalities and differences, as artists and people, and at the way those qualities are reflected in their work. Much of the book is devoted to Francis and his outstanding achievements—and equally notable failures—as a screenwriter, director, producer, and presenter of landmark works of cinema. The narrative goes beyond the heyday of his involvement with Hollywood to analyze his more recent projects and the choices that led him to create small, independent films. In Sofia's case, the story is one of women's growing independence in the arts, revealing how Sofia developed her craft to become a cinematic force in her own right. In addition to its insightful commentary on their contributions to cinema past and present, the volume provides intriguing hints at what fans might anticipate in the future as both Coppolas continue to expand their artistry. Helpful notes and bibliography This book looks at the film work of Francis Ford Coppola, with subsidiary interest in the work of Sofia Coppola and a chapter on the work of other members of the Coppola family. Author Vincent LoBrutto is an experienced and lauded film journalist; author Harriet R. Morrison is primarily interested in women in the workplace. Since Francis Ford Coppola is considered a major American director and his daughter Sofia has a more limited filmography to date, it would be easy to see the book's subject as a less-skilled woman riding on the coattails of a more-skilled man. The authors gracefully avoid this problem by organizing the book as a look at the history of a film family. Francis Ford dominates the book as the establisher of the family business and the senior member whose long and illustrious history of films is documented. Sofia is the up-and-coming next generation director. In addition to analysis of both directors' films and their circumstances of production, the book looks at what it means (and doesn't mean) for individual creative artists to be part of a family tradition. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Introduction Roots Francis Ford Coppola in Hollywood : a big boy now Journeyman/one for Francis Zoetrope-wheel of life : The godfather, the conversation, The godfather II Coppola's dark heart : Apocalypse now Reinventing the wheel of life: Zoetrope studios and One from the heart Back-to-back personal : the outsiders and rumble fish Coppola for hire : The cotton club, Peggy Sue got married, Gardens of stone Coppola and his dreams : Tucker: the man and his dream, The godfather III, Bram Stoker's Dracula Home free : Coppola as producer, Jack, the rainmaker Entrepreneur, father of the filmmaker Virgin outing as a director : Sofia Coppola's The virgin suicides Roman Coppola CQ , Apocalypse now redux, producer redux Lost in translation The empire: Francis Ford Coppola presents Not a piece of cake: Marie Antoinette Youth without youth Tetro : signed, sealed, delivered Somewhere On the road The kids are alright-colleagues Francis Ford Coppola's unrealized projects Epilogue Filmography Notes Bibliography Index. Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola was the creative genius behind many of the greatest films of the 1970s, including "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now". His daughter, Sofia, became the first American woman nominated for an Academy Award as best director and won an Oscar for her screenplay of "Lost in Translation". Together, this fascinating pair represents the most famous -- and intriguing -- father-daughter connection in film history. "The Coppolas: A Family Business" examines the lives, films, and relationship of two exemplary filmmakers, Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia. It looks at their commonalities and differences, as artists and people, and at the way those qualities are reflected in their work. In addition to its insightful commentary on their contributions to cinema past and present, the volume provides intriguing hints at what fans might anticipate in the future as the Coppolas continue to expand their artistry. -- From publisher's description