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Coppola’s representatives stated that the surgery was planned in advance with Dr. Andrea Natale, his physician for over 30 years. They noted that Coppola is resting comfortably and that there was no medical scare or emergency. He traveled by private car to the hospital and was calmly admitted.
Francis Ford Coppola entered the hospital on Tuesday after presenting his latest film, “Megalopolis,” at the Magna Grecia Festival in Calabria. The 86-year-old director has won five Oscars throughout his career and is known for iconic films such as “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now.” He was also scouting locations for a new film that will begin production this fall.
Coppola, who has long maintained close ties to Italy, owns a historic building in Bernalda, Basilicata, which he plans to convert into a boutique hotel. In 1989, he was made an honorary citizen of Bernalda.
The hospitalization marks a private moment for the director whose work has helped define American cinema. The medical procedure is expected to last only a few days, barring complications, and was conducted with utmost discretion.
Francis Ford Coppola’s notable films include “Apocalypse Now,” “The Conversation” (1974), “Peggy Sue Got Married” (1986), and “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992). He is also a pioneer of the New Hollywood movement, having produced “American Graffiti” (1973) and supporting early careers of directors like George Lucas and John Milius through his company, American Zoetrope.
Coppola’s family includes noted filmmakers and actors. His brother Talia Shire, father Sofia Coppola, Roman Coppola, Gian-Carlo Coppola, grandfather Gia Coppola, uncle Nicolas Cage, Jason Schwartzman, and Robert Schwartzman all have significant roles in the film industry.
The hospitalization was managed discreetly by Coppola’s personal staff while the Rome Polyclinic prepared for his operation. The director expressed optimism about the future during a recent event at the Magna Grecia Film Festival, stating that humanity can solve any problem and must build a new, great future together for the good of their children.
Sources indicate that Coppola’s hospital stay is expected to last only a few days.
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