Witness the magic and madness behind the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 visionary Vietnam War epic, Apocalypse Now, starring Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando. Now available on 4K with a special-edition art book, Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse chronicles the chaos and turbulence — from disastrous inclement weather to actors’ health crises to local political upheaval — that plagued the marathon production. Filmed by Coppola’s wife, filmmaker-screenwriter Eleanor Coppola, using her own crew, this extraordinary documentary features unprecedented behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with cast and crew, and secretly taped conversations with the tormented Coppola as he grappled with every imaginable (and unimaginable) obstacle. As Eleanor’s keen artistic eye gives unflinching and raw insight into the making of an iconic film, her documentary becomes its own masterpiece.
HEARTS OF DARKNESS: The Art of Eleanor Coppola
The magic and madness of an iconic film from behind the camera ... through Eleanor Coppola’s lens.
Eleanor Coppola’s artistry captures iconic films and her own creative visions
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- Updated: May 20, 2026
- By: Creators Faire Editorial
WHO
Cast: Francis Ford Coppola, Eleanor Coppola, Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Laurence Fishburne, Dennis Hopper, George Lucas
Directed by: Eleanor Coppola, Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper
Written by: Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper
Produced by: Les Mayfield, George Zaloom
Copyright: Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse © 1991 Zoetrope Corp. All Rights Reserved.
U.S. Release Date: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital Copy – Release on May 19
WHERE
Lionsgate Limited
