Sofia Coppola invites reader questions for Marie Antoinette documentary
Sofia Coppola is inviting readers to submit questions to mark the release of a new documentary about her 2006 film Marie Antoinette. The documentary, directed by her mother Eleanor Coppola and assembled from over 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, celebrates the film's 20th anniversary with a new cinematic release and accompanying exhibition in Versailles.
Making Marie Antoinette will be released in cinemas on 23 October and on streaming service Mubi from 6 November. Readers have until noon on Wednesday 7 October to submit their questions, which Coppola will answer in the Guardian's Readers Interview section.
- Sofia Coppola to answer reader questions on Marie Antoinette documentary
- 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage from 2006 film's production
- Cinematic release marks film's 20th anniversary
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Sofia Coppola is an acclaimed American filmmaker. She directed Marie Antoinette in 2006, a film about the French queen that was notable for its distinctive visual style.
Over 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage was recorded during the production of that film. A documentary called Making Marie Antoinette has now been assembled from this material by Eleanor Coppola, Sofia's mother and also a filmmaker.
The documentary marks the 20th anniversary of the original film's release. It comes alongside a new theatrical release of Marie Antoinette and an exhibition at Versailles.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Post your questions for Sofia Coppola”.