Sofia Coppola by Christina Newland

With just eight feature films to date, Sofia Coppola has crafted a distinctive hyper-feminine aesthetic, establishing herself as one of the world’s finest directors. From her acclaimed first short film, Lick the Star, to her Oscar-winning Lost in Translation and beyond, Coppola’s vision and storytelling never cease to amaze.

Featuring fresh insights and critical analysis of her oeuvre, this book celebrates the director’s ability to capture the female experience in a way that is real, complex and empowering. Whether it be Marie Antoinette or Priscilla, this guide takes an intimate look at the narrative threads connecting Coppola’s films and offers a glimpse behind the curtain of each of her productions.

Written by Christina Newland, veteran film critic and historian for Sky Arts, BBC and Empire, this book is perfect for fans of women’s stories and budding cinephiles. It is the ultimate guide unveiling all there is to know about Sofia Coppola’s filmography.

Escape into Sofia Coppola’s inimitable world where effortless cool meets questions of female identity. This is the ultimate guide to this record-breaking film director.

About the Author: Christina Newland is an award-winning journalist, film critic, and broadcaster for Criterion, The Atlantic, the i Newspaper, Empire Magazine, BBC, Sky Arts, Vulture, and many more. Her first book, an edited anthology, was entitled She Found it at the Movies. Her special interest in mid-century American cinema, sex, glamour and femininity has brought her to interview Sofia Coppola on several occasions, including for the 20th anniversary of The Virgin Suicides and Priscilla.

06 Nov 2025
 

Sofia Coppola: The Complete Unofficial Guide by Christina Newland ISBN 9781529446906