INTERVIEW: Francis Ford Coppola on unreleased work

The transcript discusses the film 'Megalopolis', a utopian vision set in New York, inspired by Robert Moses. The creator reflects on human potential to create a joyful world. However, the 9/11 disaster impacted the film's narrative, leading to struggles in reconciling the utopian vision with real-world events, particularly Islamic fundamentalism. Despite efforts, the creator was unable to resolve these challenges.

What is the central theme of the film 'Megalopolis'?

• A dystopian future

• A romantic comedy

• A utopian society

• A historical drama

Who was partially an inspiration for the master builder character in 'Megalopolis'?

• Le Corbusier

• Zaha Hadid

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Robert Moses

Where is the setting of the film 'Megalopolis'?

• Los Angeles

• New York

• San Francisco

• Chicago

What real-world event challenged the filmmaker's utopian vision?

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The World Trade Tower disaster

What was the filmmaker's ultimate decision regarding the film 'Megalopolis'?

• He completed the film successfully

• He changed the film's theme

• He abandoned the project

• He released it as a documentary