Sofia Coppola: The Complete Unofficial Guide

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 work 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 book takes an intimate look at the narrative threads connecting Coppola's films and takes a peek behind the curtain of each of her productions.

Perfect for fans of women's stories and general cinephiles, this ultimate guide unveils the all there is to know about Sofia Coppola's filmography.

224 pages

Expected publication January 6, 2026

Reviews

[Holden Wunders · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute dream whether you are a coffee table book lover, a casual fan or a Coppola aficionado!

As a hardcore collector and almost complete in my Coppola collection, this was a huge joy to go through and see my favourite movies more in depth. There are fun behind the scenes images, antidotes, makeup and design department notes, and overall delving into each movie.

[Mads · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75
there's a lovely blend of discussing the development of her films and analysing them, but i think the editing could've been improved, particularly with regard to names of her characters and collaborators - don't reference jacob elordi by surname alone when you've yet to mention his full name first, that sort of thing. but i liked it overall

[Mike Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Newland is one of the most interesting film writers and thinkers today. This book is aspirational for me. Just want to make something like this once and have no one read it or care about it.