Sofia Coppola Celebrates Her Late Mother With New Film Project

WHO:

Variety - Sofia Coppola is the director of the documentary "Making Marie Antoinette."

Variety - Eleanor Coppola, Sofia's late mother, directed the documentary and filmed over 80 hours of footage.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - "Making Marie Antoinette" is a documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the production of Sofia Coppola's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette."

Variety - Sofia Coppola describes the documentary as a "gift" to see the filmmaking process "through my mom’s eyes."

WHEN:

Variety - Eleanor Coppola passed away in 2024.

WHY:

Variety - Sofia Coppola is releasing "Making Marie Antoinette" as a tribute to her late mother.

HOW:

Variety - The documentary includes footage filmed by Eleanor Coppola during the making of "Marie Antoinette."

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 17:13 UTC)

Sofia Coppola is set to release a documentary titled "Making Marie Antoinette," which offers a behind-the-scenes look at her 2006 film and serves as a tribute to her late mother, Eleanor Coppola. The documentary features over 80 hours of footage filmed by Eleanor, who passed away in 2024, and Sofia describes it as a "gift" that allows viewers to experience the filmmaking process "through my mom’s eyes." This intimate glimpse into the production is sure to resonate with fans of both the film and the Coppola legacy.