Francis Ford Coppola to Speak at The University of Texas at Austin, May 7

Event: World-class filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola will screen his documentary, “CODA: Thirty Years Later,” which explores the director’s career and was shot during the making of his forthcoming feature “Youth Without Youth.”

Tickets: Tickets are available beginning at noon May 1. Tickets, limited to two per person, are free to the public and available at Bass Concert Hall and Hogg Auditorium. UPDATE: A limited number of tickets will be given away Monday evening in front of the Hogg Auditorium. These tickets are limited to one per person.

When: 7 p.m., Monday, May 7

Where: Hogg Memorial Auditorium at 24th Street and Whitis Avenue (Maps of the campus can be obtained at www.utexas.edu/maps/main). Paid parking available in the San Antonio Garage at 25th and San Antonio streets.

Background: Thirty years ago, Francis Ford Coppola went into the jungles of the Philippines and came back with the legendary “Apocalypse Now” and the searing documentary, “Hearts of Darkness.”

“Youth Without Youth” is Coppola’s first directing foray in a decade. Shot in Romania, the film is slated for release by Sony Pictures Classic in fall 2007. “CODA: Thirty Years Later” is more than a ‘making of’ documentary, it is a personal exploration of the inspirations and obstacles during Coppola’s long career. It is both introspective and illuminating — Coppola shares his thoughts on filmmaking, creativity and the nature of consciousness in this hour-long documentary shot during the making of “Youth Without Youth.”

Coppola’s filmography includes masterpieces such as “The Godfather” trilogy, “Apocalypse Now” and “The Conversation.”

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Contacts: Erin Geisler

(512) 475-8071

erin.geisler@austin.utexas.edu

Chris Margrave

(512) 471-6617

ckmargrave@austin.utexas.edu