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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Godfather trilogy director Francis Ford Coppola breaks silence after being ‘rushed to hospital' in Italy
The American filmmaker is in Italy scouting locations for a new movie which he plans to shoot in the autumn LEGEND'S BATTLE Godfather trilogy director Francis Ford Coppola breaks silence after being 'rushed to hospital' in Italy THE Godfather trilogy director Francis Ford Coppola has broken his silence after he was reportedly rushed to hospital in Italy. The legendary American filmmaker, 86, shared a health update with fans following his shocking hospitalisation in Rome on Tuesday. Advertisement 6 Francis Ford Coppola has broken his silence after he was reportedly rushed to hospital in Italy 6 Coppola's most notable work includes Apocalypse Now and The Godfather trilogy 6 Coppola was reportedly admitted to public hospital Policlinico Tor Vergata after a screening of his film Megalopolis in Calabria. But the Hollywood giant has now taken to social media to reassure fans of his condition. On Tuesday night, he said on Instagram that he had visited hospital for a scheduled procedure with Dr. Andrea Natale - a renowned heart specialist who has treated him for over three decades. He also posted a photo of himself smiling and looking relaxed, along with text that read: "I am well. Advertisement READ MORE CELEBRITY NEWS LEGEND'S BATTLE Legendary film director Francis Ford Coppola 'rushed to hospital' in Italy "Da Dada (what my kids call me) is fine, taking an opportunity while in Rome to do the update of my 30-year-old AFib procedure with its inventor, a great Italian doctor – Dr. Andrea Natale!" Reports suggested that the renowned director was admitted to hospital for a possible heart procedure tied to a mild cardiac arrhythmia. This would line up with Coppola's mention of updating his long-standing AFib treatment. But this speculation has not been officially confirmed. Advertisement Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, and Giancarlo Esposito star in the Coppola's latest, decades-in-the-making film, which has stirred considerable controversy. He financed the $120million movie himself and premiered it at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Lionsgate abruptly pulls Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS trailer over 'fake reviews' as studio admits 'we screwed up' The passion project has proven something of a flop, broadly disappointing critics and audiences, and is the subject of an upcoming documentary called Megadoc. Coppola has spent considerable time in Italy this year, partly to scout locations for another new film he planned to shoot in the autumn. Advertisement The director is considered one of the greatest filmmakers ever and has collected five Oscars in his career. Among his numerous successes in the film business, Coppola directed iconic films including The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, The Godfather and its acclaimed sequel The Godfather Part II. Coppola's wife, Eleanor, died last spring. 6 Coppola guides Robert De Niro in a scene in The Godfather Part II, 1974 New york Advertisement 6 Francis Ford Coppola in his younger years Born in Detroit, Michigan, to a father who was a flautist in the local orchestra, he is a second generation Italian immigrant. He spent most of his childhood in Queens, New York. His first success was with the 1968 film Finian's Rainbow, starring Petula Clark and Fred Astaire. Advertisement But his breakthrough was with The Godfather in 1972, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall. The film won three Oscars - including Best Picture - and was a box-office phenomenon, grossing $291million worldwide making it the highest grossing movie ever made at that point. Further cementing his legacy, Coppola followed that triumph up with a 1974 sequel The Godfather Part II which, despite only grossing $98m, was lauded by movie critics. With some experts even calling the four-hour opus superior to the original, it won an astonishing six Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Advertisement Coppola's other monumental achievement is Vietnam war epic Apocalypse Now which cost a huge $31.5m to make in 1979. By comparison, Star Wars was made for just $11m two years earlier. Starring Brando and Martin Sheen, the film was thankfully a financial success grossing $150m worldwide. It was awarded the prestigious Palme d'Or at the '79 Cannes Film Festival. 6 Coppola during the filming of Apocalypse Now in the Philippines in 1976 Advertisement
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Legendary film director of The Godfather trilogy Francis Ford Coppola ‘rushed to hospital' in Italy
He had been in Italy while screening his newest film LEGEND'S BATTLE Legendary film director of The Godfather trilogy Francis Ford Coppola 'rushed to hospital' in Italy LEGENDARY film director Francis Ford Coppola has been rushed to hospital in Italy, according to local reports. The 86-year-old Coppola was reportedly taken in urgently in Calabria on Tuesday morning. 4 Francis Ford Coppola has reportedly been rushed to hospital in Italy Credit: AFP 4 There has been no comment from Coppola's team Credit: AP 4 Coppola's most notable work includes Apocalypse Now and The Godfather trilogy Credit: Getty The Hollywood titan has been in Italy while screening his latest, decades-in-the-making film Megalopolis at the Magna Grecia Festival in Calabria. Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, and Giancarlo Esposito star in the work, which has stirred a degree of controversy. Presenting the film on August 1, Coppola delivered philosophical meditation on death and humanity - which some commenters read as confronting his legacy. He financed the $120million movie himself, which premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The passion project was something of a flop, broadly disappointing critics and audiences. He has spent considerable time in Italy, partly to scout locations for another new film he planned to shoot in the autumn. There was no immediate comment from his team tonight. Coppola is considered one of the greatest living movie directors. He has collected five Oscars in his career, and directed iconic film including Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, and Bram Stoker's Dracula. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun The Godfather - Trailer for classic Mafia movie featuring Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Robert Evans
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Legendary film director of The Godfather trilogy Francis Ford Coppola ‘rushed to hospital' in Italy
He had been in Italy while screening his newest film LEGEND'S BATTLE Legendary film director of The Godfather trilogy Francis Ford Coppola 'rushed to hospital' in Italy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY film director Francis Ford Coppola has been rushed to hospital in Italy, according to local reports. The 86-year-old Coppola was reportedly taken in urgently in Calabria on Tuesday morning. 2 Francis Ford Coppola has reportedly been rushed to hospital in Italy Credit: AFP 2 There has been no comment from Coppola's team Credit: AP The Hollywood titan has been in Italy while screening his newest film Megalopolis. He has spent considerable time in the country, partly to scout locations for his new film. There was no immediate comment from his team tonight. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
