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Sofia Coppola Critiques Violence in Film at Festival

6/26/2025

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Sofia Coppola, at the Nouvelles Vagues Festival in Biarritz, passionately shared her disdain for violent films, linking it to the troubling gun violence in the U.S. She reflected on her filmmaking journey, praised Martin Scorsese, and celebrated the rise of female directors. Her latest work, "Priscilla," made waves at the Venice premiere in 2023.

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Story summary

Sofia Coppola, at the Nouvelles Vagues Festival in Biarritz, passionately shared her disdain for violent films, linking it to the troubling gun violence in the U.S. She reflected on her filmmaking journey, praised Martin Scorsese, and celebrated the rise of female directors. Her latest work, "Priscilla," made waves at the Venice premiere in 2023.