"Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' Biopic Approaches Priscilla and Elvis Presley's Complicated Relationship"

Sofia Coppola's Biopic 'Priscilla' delves into the true story of Elvis and Priscilla Presley's tumultuous relationship, as revealed in Priscilla's memoir 'Elvis and Me'. The movie humanizes the iconic couple and sheds light on the control and power dynamics in their marriage.

• Sofia Coppola's Biopic 'Priscilla' is based on Priscilla Presley's memoir 'Elvis and Me' and dives into her complex relationship with Elvis Presley, revealing the power dynamics and control aspects of their marriage.
• Coppola's 'Priscilla' highlights how the relationship started with the then 24-year-old Elvis meeting 14-year-old Priscilla at a military base in Germany, eventually convincing her family to let her move to Graceland, where she spent her high school days.
• The film portrays how being the wife of the biggest star in the world was not a fairytale for Priscilla, who was confined to the estate and dictated by Elvis on how to dress and style herself.
• Stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi, playing Priscilla and Elvis respectively, along with writer/director Sofia Coppola discuss how they tried to bring out the lesser-known facets of their relationship, and the efforts involved in recreating Graceland and the rest of their world.
• After meticulous research, the film captures the evolution of Priscilla in Graceland in the 1960s. It showcases her journey from being a doll under Elvis's control to finding her original self. The cast strictly avoided any judgment, aiming to respect and keep the story truthful.

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