I gladly, I voluntarily gave up the kind of commercial film career I had going as soon as I had enough money to finance my own films. I didn't make that money necessarily from the film business, but I eventually made a lot of money and that's what I do. Of course, I consider myself unbelievably fortunate, and I'm pretty content with my life.
Francis Ford CoppolaI was interested in the idea of succession - showing a father and a son both in their own time and drawing a contrast
Francis Ford CoppolaFilms and hotels have many aspects that are the same. For example, there is always a big vision, an idea.
Francis Ford CoppolaBeing a former theater student, of course, there is a part of me that is fascinated with stage crafts and what you can do with illusions and working within the confines of the studio.
Francis Ford Coppola