Francis Ford Coppola: The Path to Becoming a Cultural Leader

Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v5i6.3451

Moying Wang

Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, USA

Abstract

Francis Ford Coppola, as the core master of the Hollywood film industry, has achieved remarkable achievements both artistically and commercially. The classic films such as The Godfather and Apocalypse Now carry his personal values and cultural connotations. Based on Coppola's growth experience, this essay analyzes the relationship between his film creation and his cultural identity, family background and educational experience through text analysis, in order to explore the unique artistic charm of Coppola's films.

Keywords

self identity, immigration, cultural values, New Hollywood

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