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With an emotional and feminine touch, Priscilla is already the talk of the town. The cast and Priscilla Presley herself held back tears as the standing ovation echoed in the famous Venice Film Festival’s theater.

Sofia Coppola’s latest project, “Priscilla”, a biopic detailing Priscilla’s relationship with the iconic Elvis Presley, made its world premiere on Monday night, leaving the audience buzzing with excitement. Thanks to SAGAFTRA and the film’s producers’ quick moves, an interim agreement was arranged just days prior to the festival, allowing director Coppola and stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi to attend the premiere alongside Priscilla Presley herself. The film beautifully captures her journey with Elvis, a relationship that began when she was a 14-year-old.

Earlier in the day, at the film’s press conference, Presley openly admitted that watching the movie had been an emotional challenge. “It’s very difficult to watch a film about you, about your life, and about your love,” she shared. “But Sofia did an amazing job. She did her homework, and I really put everything out for her that I could.”

During the press conference, Presley also spoke candidly about her time with Elvis, often pausing to wipe away tears. She expressed, “Elvis would pour his heart out to me. His hopes, his fears, his loss of his mother, and I was the person who really sat there to listen and to comfort him. That was really our connection. Even though I was 14, I was older in life than in years. And that was the attraction. People think, ‘Oh, it was sex, it was this.’ Not at all. I never had sex with him. He was very kind, very soft, very loving. But he also respected the fact that I was only 14 years old. We were more in mind and thought, and that was our relationship.”

“Priscilla,” written and directed by Sofia Coppola, is based on the 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me” written by Priscilla Presley and Sandra Harmon. The deeply heartfelt portrayal, combined with a talented cast, has captured the hearts of both critics and the audience at the Venice Film Festival.

The film’s world premiere was a momentous occasion, filled with both joy and nostalgia. As the credits rolled, the audience rose to their feet, showering the film with a seven-minute standing ovation. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication put into this project by everyone involved.

“Priscilla” is set to touch and inspire audiences with its raw emotions, making them reflect on the extraordinary bond between Priscilla and Elvis Presley. Sofia Coppola has masterfully brought this captivating story to life, cementing her place as one of the industry’s most talented directors.

Stay tuned for further updates on “Priscilla” as it continues to make its mark on the film festival circuit and captivate audiences worldwide.

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