Mit „Megalopolis“ hat sich Francis Ford Coppola, Schöpfer zeitloser filmischer Großwerke wie der „Die Pate“-Trilogie oder „Apocalypse Now“, fünffacher Oscar-Gewinner und zweifacher Cannes-Sieger, den Traum eines letzten Meisterwerks erfüllt: ein Science-Fiction-Film, wie es noch keinen gab, voller unvergesslicher Bilder und visionärer Ideen
Daily Archives: 10. Mai 2025
Adam Driver Praises Francis Ford Coppola For “Not Letting The Money Dictate” ‘Megalopolis’ At AFI Life Achievement Tribute
(April 27, 2025)
Driver continued, “Francis took $120 million and created a singular gesture for what he thought film could be, and I think that’s pretty great. That kind of move has an aftershock that certainly will be felt in his films, will be felt throughout time, and is obviously felt in this room. So, I know you have complicated feelings about awarding Francis, but to echo what everyone else has been saying, you more than deserve this moment. Congratulation on all you’ve achieved, and I’m honored to be here to celebrate you, your generosity and your bravery.”
Now We Know Why You Will Probably Never Get to See One of the Most Misunderstood Movies Ever Made
One of the biggest benefits of not being beholden to a studio and funding a movie yourself, is that you have the final say in what happens to it.
Megalopolis was – even if Coppola would not call it one – a personal passion project that would have never been made if the legendary director had not funded it himself.
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With an incredible cast, possibly one of the greatest assembled in the last 20 years, Megalopolis was the vision of Coppola without any outside interference or input.
Ukraine and allies ready for ‚full unconditional‘ 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, foreign minister says
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced in a post on X on Saturday that Ukraine and its allies „are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire“ with Russia „for at least 30 days“ beginning on Monday.
„Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting already on Monday. If Russia agrees and effective monitoring is ensured, a durable ceasefire and confidence-building measures can pave the way to peace negotiations,“ the post said.
More than 20 leaders of Coalition of the Willing take part in talks on calling for 30-day ceasefire
More than 20 leaders of the Coalition of the Willing took part in a call on Saturday morning, calling on Russia for a 30-day unconditional and complete ceasefire from May 12.
European Leaders Say Trump Agreed to Sanction Russia Unless Ceasefire Agreed
Ukraine and European leaders agreed on Saturday to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from May 12 with the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump, threatening President Vladimir Putin with new „massive“ sanctions if he failed to comply.
The announcement was made by the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Poland and Ukraine after a meeting in Kyiv, during which they held a phone call with Trump.
Hochrangiges Wirtschafts- und Handelstreffen zwischen China und den USA beginnt in Genf
China und die Vereinigten Staaten haben am Samstag ein hochrangiges Treffen zu Wirtschafts- und Handelsfragen in Genf begonnen.
Der chinesische Beauftragte für Wirtschafts- und Handelsfragen zwischen China und den USA, He Lifeng, der auch Mitglied des Politbüros des Zentralkomitees der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas und Vizeministerpräsident ist, nimmt gemeinsam mit dem US-Finanzminister Scott Bessent an dem Treffen teil.
U.S. and China Meet for High-Stakes Economic Talks
Top economic officials from the United States and China are meeting in Geneva on Saturday for high-stakes negotiations that could determine the fate of a global economy that has been jolted by President Trump’s trade war.
The meetings, scheduled to continue on Sunday, are the first since Mr. Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese imports to 145 percent and China retaliated with its own levies of 125 percent on U.S. goods.
After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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