Sofia Coppola, the director behind the acclaimed 2003 film “Lost in Translation,” recently addressed various speculations and rumors regarding the movie’s characters and their inspirations.
In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, marking the film’s 20th anniversary, Coppola shed light on some of the common queries tied to the movie, including parallels between her work and that of her ex-husband, Spike Jonze.
One topic of discussion was the resemblance between “Lost in Translation” and Jonze’s 2013 film “Her,” which many perceived as semi-autobiographical.
Coppola admitted she hadn’t watched “Her” but acknowledged similarities, possibly attributed to shared production personnel.
Regarding character inspirations, Coppola clarified misconceptions about the portrayal of Anna Faris’ character, Kelly, in “Lost in Translation,” denying any direct link to Cameron Diaz. She explained that Kelly’s character was a composite, not explicitly targeting Diaz.
Contrary to assumptions, Coppola also addressed the speculation surrounding Giovanni Ribisi’s character as a representation of Jonze in “Lost in Translation.”
While she denied direct correlation, she acknowledged drawing from personal experiences for character depth.
Coppola’s insights provide a deeper understanding of the creative process behind “Lost in Translation” and refute misconceptions surrounding character origins.
With her upcoming film, “Priscilla,” set to be released later this year, audiences can anticipate further cinematic brilliance from the acclaimed director.
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