Francis Ford Coppola expressed that he was 'excited' about 'Megalopolis' receiving numerous Razzie nominations.

      Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in *Megalopolis*.

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      Francis Ford Coppola sold an entire vineyard to finance *Megalopolis*, and while the film didn't achieve the critical success that many anticipated, Coppola remains passionately protective of the project. This sentiment persists despite the Razzies, which annually honor the worst in film. *Megalopolis* received several nominations at the Razzies, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Screen Combo.

      Coppola recently responded on Instagram, expressing his appreciation for the nominations. “I am thrilled to accept the Razzie award in so many important categories for @megalopolisfilm, and for the distinctive honor of being nominated as the worst director, worst screenplay, and worst picture at a time when so few have the courage to go against the prevailing trends of contemporary moviemaking,” he wrote.

      Coppola further noted that modern Hollywood tends to shy away from taking risks, and he welcomes the chance to stand out from the industry. “What an honor to stand alongside a great and courageous filmmaker like Jacques Tati, who completely impoverished himself to create one of cinema’s most cherished failures, *Playtime*! My sincere thanks to all my brilliant colleagues who collaborated with me on our work of art, *Megalopolis*, and let us remind ourselves that box office success is merely about money, and like war, stupidity, and politics have no genuine place in our future.”

      Although *Megalopolis* wasn't a critical or commercial success, we can all admire the legendary director's unwavering dedication to a project for which he risked much of his fortune.

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