While not long ago Baz Luhrmann took a very contemporary look at the Elvis myth (with a strong Austin Butler in the lead role), Sofia Coppola shed light on the life and desires of the King’s wife, Priscilla Presley, in her film “Priscilla”.
The biopic is based on the 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me” by Priscilla Presley and Sandra Harmon and tells the magical social advancement story of a couple who were close (and at times overwhelmed by it). “Priscilla” deliberately wants to take a female look at one of rock’s greatest love stories and delves into biographical details of the two’s lives that have previously not been noticed by the public. You can see what “Lost In Translation” director Sofia Coppola was thinking in the exclusive ROLLING STONE video interview.
Although “Priscilla” only opened in cinemas at the beginning of January, it has already been available to stream on MUBI since March 1st. In addition, the cineaste portal also provides the making of. It was shot by film student Liv McNeil – and it offers a unique opportunity to relive the 30-day filming process. The press release states that the filmmaker is “close up with her camera” “when the film set moves from Germany in the 1950s to the setting of Memphis in the 1960s.” The making of focuses on interviews with the cast and crew on set, including Priscilla Presley.
MUBI costs 13.99 euros per month or 107.88 euros for 12 months. There is also a free trial period of seven days. The streamer shows a large selection of festival highlights, independent films, classics and self-produced films such as “Priscilla”, “Aftersun” and “Passages”.