Francis Ford Coppola on Solitude

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

I met FFC, years ago on the set of godfather 2. He was kind, warm & accommodating. He asked if I wanted a part in the movie. I said, no. I wanted to take photos of the set & the film shoot. He nodded & said “ ok “ & instructed me how to find a hiding place when cameras were rolling. Mr Coppola treated me with great consideration. I love telling this story, ❤️

[@thepedrorriva]

why the fuck did you say no

[@NoName-jq7tj]

Do you still have the images.

[@hamburgerdan101]

Ped Mr wth is wrong with her. Ford was probably trying to tap

[@arjunjai1852]

@@thepedrorriva probably because its a lie xd

[@DiegoRamirezz]

I would’ve said no too, tbh. It would’ve felt wrong to just do it.

[@chillemdafoe1738]

Mosquitos looking back on life: “those were the seconds” Buddy mosquito: “haha yeah those were the seconds” *sun sets in distance*

[@barrybarnes96]

"life seems to fly by"

[@williamneal9076]

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana." --Groucho Marx.

[@dogol284]

Coppola came to my local community college in Oklahoma City (OCCC) and did a program with the film students. He gave a very generous grant to the school in the form of a massive theater room. Seems like a swell guy.

[@Wonderful_Productions]

I like the concept of his elevator game, it gives someone a chance to look at their life and appreciate everything wonderful about it. I might just try it one day.

[@mankind8807]

How was it?

[@chatois9378]

How was it

[@SharpDesign]

I love that a fan interprets his work, his response is, "Great, I didn't know that. makes sense."

[@Johnconno]

Yeah, helicopters too. Filled with spaghetti. Isn't it just wonderful?

[@patrickn8355]

Best critique of art possible imho. Varying interpretations that are all correct.

[@interiorcrocodilealigator9871]

Dear Blank on Blank channel, I really love the stuff you guys do. Your clips feel like magic. I know that I am going to be a filmmaker. I just wanted you to know that you truly inspired someone with your work. Love, Jonas

[@BlankonblankOrg]

thank you for the kind words. we look forward to seeing your creations.

[@aeroap1444]

Blank on Blank could you do Noam chomsky

[@joedelilo5608]

iNTERIORcROCODILEaLIGATOR do Jenna Jameson on facials

[@hammeringhank5271]

Hoping they'll animate you?

[@dddeadlift]

READ!

[@PogieJoe]

Coppola is such a wonderful interviewee!

[@pushparahi5681]

Ok

[@R0kushi]

can't wait to see one of those on kubrick

[@mightytaiger3000]

What a sweet man. Very imaginative and empathic.

[@calebn4399]

Everyone keeps talking about The Godfather, but The Conversation was absolutely amazing!

[@BlackAlbino2000]

Well, I’ve been watching a lot of these videos lately and they’re all so perfectly orchestrated with the cute yet sort of unpleasant drawings and the guests who make these videos that more special. Plus you actually learn a lot from these genius minds even though they’re just having conversations with a journalist somewhere in time. My respect for the creators of these videos

[@MrUndersolo]

You made us a video that we couldn’t refuse...

[@Earbly]

When he talks about it's not how long you live but how well, and a mosquito doesn't know that it's got a short life. It reminds me of reading For Whom the Bell Tolls, which I would highly recommend to anyone. I've read a handful of Hemingway's novel and I feel that FWTBT gives the deepest look into Hemingway's thinking, his philosophy, how he sees love, death, time, courage, duty. I feel it "informs" you on the rest of his novels, what the rest of his novels show you, but leave it up to you to pick up on it. Most (or I think all) the rest of his novels simply don't have the same philosophical contemplation, the deep thinking on all these powerful facets of life. It has one of the most brutal scenes I've ever read in a book. It's one of my favourite pieces of literature. Get on it. Feel free reply with a book recommendation :)

[@youmeandi100]

Drew thanks for this, I'm picking this up once I'm done capote's in cold blood!

[@thechroniclesofthesuperhob167]

the catcher in the rye by j.d. salinger and a single man by christopher isherwood.

[@Molkentin]

So glad Francis, a guy extremely scared of death, is still alive and with us and making awesome films.

[@stopthrm]

Growing up I felt the same way. In that solitude was horrible and being around friends and family sometimes felt like the only thing that could make me happy.

[@williamneal9076]

I have the reverse. It's being able to get soledad, solitude, alone time, and then I can be with people. It's restorative being alone. Not lonely at all. Indeed, it is a necessity. Go figure. Pity this video, the title, is a bit off, misleading. I really was expecting more on him speaking about solitude. It's very glib and superficial here. Sad.

[@daltonvargas15]

It seems Coppola exercised his philosophy toward life, happiness, and death his entire life, and that is what produced his masterpieces.

[@abdomen9038]

He’s still alive

[@daltonvargas15]

@@abdomen9038 I mean about death, i didn`t imply that he is dead

[@daltonvargas15]

@@abdomen9038 how could he make any work dead anyway? your logic is broken, bro

[@abdomen9038]

@@daltonvargas15 you used past tense and said his "entire life" i didnt think you meant his own death lmao

[@Ankit.Sethi.]

Of Course the man who made Godfather wouldn't feel so bad about life, I'd be happy to accomplish 5% of what he's done.

[@elmadrista1298]

Last summer I received Francis’ signature at a movie festival in Italy!!

[@ultikintil]

Honestly, one of the best channels I've ever seen on youtube.

[@0yys_0]

wonderful message of gratitude

[@lesliemeier4225]

Oh whoa. He's way more committed to a thought.. Of death. Then I'll ever be committed to anything

[@atrijitdas1704]

this series needs more exposure. it's certainly very very accessible.

[@theweirdgiraffe4323]

I was expecting a great discussion on solitude and how grand it is....was a great interview anyway, well done on the video

[@andrewjohnson9399]

great interview. I would love to see a Norm Macdonald one

[@thebacons5943]

Strange how they define Coppola as "the guy who made The Godfather" when he has many other great films

[@matiasbenitez980]

The Godfather 2 and 3, Apocalypse Now (personal favorite), The Conversation, Rumble Fish, The Cotton Club, Dracula, The Rainmaker, One from the Heart, The Rain People, The Outsiders, Dementia 13... ...except Jack, we don't talk about Jack here.

[@Earbly]

Yeah I feel ya. The Godfather is a great film, don't get me wrong. It's a great piece of art, wonderfully made. The mafia wasn't like what that movie portrays at all, and that's fine. Maybe I have to re-watch it, but it just isn't *incredible* to me. Personally Apocalypse Now is my favourite from him and one of my favourites of all time. It really sucks you into the tension, madness, and insanity of war and especially in a jungle with a guerilla warfare enemy. The creepy soundtrack, the chaos at the Do Lung bridge. Using the basis of Heart of Darkness as a skeleton for the story was genius. I love that movie.

[@kevinzhang3313]

They think they're doing him good but they're fucking disrespecting him by ignoring his other accomplishments and skill as a filmmaker, and not paying attention to everything else coming. GF done. Okay career finished

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

Personally I like Apocalypse Now the best. That whole film is a journey that I never get sick of. The Godfather can get pretty boring.

[@PuddingAtheist]

Apocalypse Now Redux or no Apocalypse Now at all.

[@TheNamesDitto]

I keep coming back to this

[@iSquishMoths]

Amazing animation. Any rate hunter Thompson interviews from years back I'd want more of.

[@crash2cute]

There's one of Hunter on here

[@iSquishMoths]

alex holt - I know but more. There's actually loads of rare recordings on Apple Music, cassette recordings while he's writing hells angels in 67, discusses the Freud cocaine papers and reviews cocaine while taking it, audio style - 1967.

[@savvassfairo675]

Beautiful.

[@JasonLovesLife]

A daily reflection on his life in an elevator. That is a wonderful idea. I have started vLogging daily as a way to reflect on my life, but that is intensely time consuming. Maybe doing something like Coppola is a better reflection technique. Anyone else have a good way of self-reflection?

[@JmanMarvelMenace95]

Jason Love I watch old home movies to remind myself of my happiest memories, then I go on to realize that I still have more life to live and to make more happy memories

[@Erodam]

weed

[@BobWidlefish]

Jason Love mindfulness, walking meditation, writing essays about what you believe and why, mind-altering drugs, taking a moment to smile and smell the roses figuratively and literally -- nature is beautiful and so is human achievement if you look carefully.

[@bobpolo2964]

Search for Christ, your soul depends on it

[@JasonLovesLife]

bob polo Religion isn't something I'm interested in, but thanks for the suggestion.

[@mustaine75]

that elevator part made me cry unexpectedly, beautiful.

[@bacht4799]

There is something so special when you hear someone talking about his/hers family and how much he/she loves them.. in this kind of fashion.. it’s like gratitude for being loved and loving them there are close to one.. it’s really beautiful in so many ways…!

[@awolfe3605]

I love these keep coming back for more.

[@ZaqZiemba]

That game he played is so beautiful! I imagine it gives you a hell of an appreciation for your life...

[@bacht4799]

It’s a good game.. it’s makes you happy for what you have and not for what you don’t…!

[@sydthemachine]

Do Ian Curtis

[@lucianoscarcia9517]

I saw it like 1000 times. I love this videos. Martin Scorsese interview too AND a Lot of More

[@mobybalogun]

Blank on Blank, You guys are amazing!! Bless!

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

This is probably the best one. So insightful views on life

[@moxalfa]

I'll binge watch your channel tonight. Great content.

[@OLUCART]

What an interesting guy... and also, a brilliant director.

[@ChauncetonBird]

Geez laweez. Well done yet again.

[@jhm6065]

Hi from Brasil. Thanks!

[@kafkascat2736]

Nice words from Coppola . The animator/creator is a genius.

[@ericheine2414]

Thank you Francis

[@gofar5185]

great exponentation... thank you blank on blank... another new english word... bio-imaged... english language is the easiest universal language...

[@nabilhassine2827]

These videos make me think a lot deeper...

[@arduh]

You guys... you guys are amazing.

[@perpetualmotion21]

Wonderful video. Great words from the late Coppola

[@deejaye2647]

He's still very much alive!

[@manchiwong3097]

What is the opening piano score? It sounds so good

[@singularity6192]

Ive been looking for it for years, still haven’t found it.

[@piglet2548]

Shazam

[@mazieferreira7757]

I Love this channel

[@waynem7634]

Wonderful words.

[@OffTheHorizon]

I just love this man so much, i dont know

[@laylaeatstrees8689]

This is crazy to think about it i love it

[@iwaisman]

It´s a very particular time for Mr Coppola right now. His wife, Eleanor, died a few days ago and he´s just about to present his latest film at Cannes Film Festival. Life gets weird sometimes.

[@szmulgelbfisz7445]

Great work! Touching lift story.

[@Astyeer]

fabulous!

[@Sazuza2]

Love your videos. Keep it up!

[@alexabarraza_]

do stanley kubrick next!!!

[@fabi-mq4fo]

The Soul bass Inspiration

[@Max-rn3eb]

the elevator game is an interesting one, parallels Bhuddist Maraṇasati (death) meditation. Reflecting on your ephemerality and death is a great way to live a good life and ground yourself and your priorities.

[@evandekens1147]

Thom Yorke pls

[@eangartvapakp6801]

Bro being both Francis Ford Coppola and Thom Yorke fan What are the odds

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

I would love to see one on Jerry Orbach

[@mariamoutamid559]

The animation is so good that it distractes me from the core subject :D

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

0:03 "In third, a wheel and axle which turns some gears and rotates the can against the blade."

[@kevincarter7633]

wonderful

[@Cryptonymicus]

There's an interpretation for every occasion.

[@renelopez2244]

These are fantastic!!! I'd love to see a gore Vidal

[@Johnconno]

I remember having a drink in The Coach, Soho. Coppola was on his own at the bar. I went to buy a round and he asked if he could join us for a few drinks, I replied 'Fuck off Francis I'm with friends.'

[@Bearguy7700]

whoa, is that true

[@thdgcfx]

No more blank on blank episodes? 😭

[@Naruna-u4r]

I love your animation ❤️

[@pgonzo98]

is this bukowski?

[@YourNickIsTaken]

Amazing elevator game! The first 2 floors is the similar to me, but the rest of the 6 floor is just: finally - i don't have to work so hard to gain nothing more from day-to-day and finally i don't have to worry about having a wife or a children or a house, because it's finally over. When the elevator stops and opens: oh! no! it was just a mind game. Life goes on and no matter how hard i'm working i will not achieve anything. So i have 2/8th common with mr. Coppola.

[@abdelkaderbenzorgat2391]

anybody knows the piano piece intro .?

[@yannl1083]

Great animation!

[@abrahamgomez653]

Well Francis live a good life. Godfather 2 is his best but Apocalypse Now was one of greatest movies ever made.

[@MinamuTV]

This is quite interesting. Geniuses often enjoy solitude and value it. He appears to be an exception.

[@sydthemachine]

From the only interview he had

[@mariusstrmglendrange2411]

❤️

[@3AA2]

BRAVO!!

[@sondagsmusic7611]

I love you guys

[@matt.lehodey]

Apocalypse now is my favourite film point blank.

[@walkmanboi465]

could you do one on marlon brando?

[@nigolt.4345]

Brilliant

[@abrahamgomez653]

You must see Apocalypse Now the first time I seen it I could not sleep.

[@omolawton]

Magnificent

[@OmarSanchez-ge5qg]

It's so weird for Coppola talking about death and solitude despite him directing MJ's Captain EO. xp

[@talhaissevenler8954]

Is this music available on some other platform?

[@jameswalker6864]

When the drawing is more impressive than the words.

[@rohamg.havaei9480]

Background music? Would you please tell me what it's called?

[@karimhasseli4654]

Isolation and death; 2 themes we are going to be stuck with for a good long while.

[@reignisuncle]

YOD bless 🙏🏾

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

Actually, you cannot know what an animal is conscious of. Actually, we aren't even fully aware how our own consciousness works. A dog, for instance, knows when he is going to die, and goes off to die alone. These series are amazing btw.

[@payalive]

Do one of Thom yorke

[@thegrimyeaper]

To get this trending, change the title to "Famous Director Likes To Scare Girls In Elevators".

[@ryuuzSd]

name of the song that plays in the beginning ?

[@roehaus1]

Symbolically... taking the elevator, in the darkness... in a downward direction... to me would represent a pessimistic view of my future place in eternity. When the doors open and the brightness appears... are they flames or love?

[@danielsanichiban]

Oh man

[@stoneocean0065]

His face and voice do match weirdly enough I always expected a voice similar to Hitchcock but more Italian sounding or maybe a more gruff sounding voice I still like his world it's just such a weird contrast a gruff face with a oddly kind voicec

[@stoneocean0065]

I meant don't match why does it need to auto correct that

[@reallyoddnuttboi5852]

0:20 relate af

[@bananka4905]

I love his first movie.

[@mechanicjobs]

You don’t die Francis, you actually wake up.

[@AnnaLVajda]

That's interesting I always thought the whole family and crowd issue was what the Dons were avoiding so they could think clearly. I figured they liked their office and select gatherings with select people but over all were thinking God look at these people I have to worry about and they all want something from me leave me alone. Mike especially I think would have been happy just a small family with Apalonia but that was just my interpretation.

[@irishelk3]

Well this is why he’s a filmmaker. Unlike the turds floating around today.