Sofia Coppola’s critically acclaimed film PRISCILLA will have its streaming debut on Max this Friday, February 23. The film, which stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi, delves into the unknown facets of the classic love affair between adolescent Priscilla Beaulieu and the meteoric rock-and-roll sensation Elvis Presley.
Sofia Coppola takes viewers on a trip into the unseen side of the great American myth, presenting Elvis as more than just a celebrity. In private, he morphs into a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, and Priscilla’s compassionate closest friend. The video painstakingly depicts their long relationship and stormy marriage, stretching from a German army camp to the dream-world estate at Graceland.
PRISCILLA gained notice during the 80th Venice Film Festival, when it premiered and was nominated for a Golden Lion. Cailee Spaeny’s remarkable performance garnered her the Coppa Volpi for Best Actress, and she was also nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
PRISCILLA, based on the book “Elvis and Me” by Priscilla Presley and Sandra Harmon, is a deeply felt and ravishingly detailed depiction of love, imagination, and celebrity. The film showcases Sofia Coppola’s storytelling abilities, with a stellar cast and production team that includes Lorenzo Mieli and Youree Henley. Don’t miss this Golden Globe®-nominated masterpiece’s debut on Max this month.
