Francis Ford Coppola's new film 'Megalopolis'

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Francis Ford Coppola's new film 'Megalopolis' premiering at Cannes Film Festival is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America, with an all-star cast led by Adam Driver. The film has been a long-awaited project by the legendary filmmaker and has a budget of $120 million.

Key Points

  • Film explores the theme of the decline of empires
  • Set in an imagined Modern America with Roman Epic elements
  • Conflict between characters over the future of the city

Pros

  • Directed by iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola
  • All-star cast including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, and Nathalie Emmanuel
  • Highly anticipated premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Cons

  • Long production timeline since the 1980s
  • High budget of $120 million