Wife to the king. Icon to the world. Destined for more.|Oct. 27, 2023|Italy|110 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;History;Romance
Description: **Priscilla: A 2023 Biographical Drama**
Priscilla is a biographical drama film directed by Sofia Coppola, based on the memoir “Elvis and Me” by Priscilla Presley. The film centers around the complex relationship between Priscilla, portrayed by Cailee Spaeny, and Elvis Presley, played by Jacob Elordi.
The story begins in 1959, when 14-year-old Priscilla lives with her family in Bad Nauheim, Germany, where her father is stationed in the U.S. military. At a party, she meets the famous singer Elvis Presley, who is 24 and serving in the military. Despite their age difference and the concerns of her parents, they start a romantic relationship. After Elvis completes his service, they lose touch, leaving Priscilla heartbroken.
In 1962, Elvis reaches out to Priscilla, expresses his love, and invites her to live with him at Graceland, his estate in Memphis, Tennessee. He pays for her flight, and during her visit, she is warmly welcomed by Elvis, his friends, and his grandmother. However, their time together in Las Vegas leads Priscilla into the world of prescription drugs. She returns to Germany but eventually persuades her hesitant parents to let her move to Graceland to finish her senior year of high school in 1963.
While living at Graceland is enjoyable, Priscilla faces challenges at her Catholic high school, where she is often treated as a curiosity due to her relationship with Elvis.
The film had its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2023, and was released in the United States on October 27, 2023, receiving positive reviews from critics.
Cast director: Sofia Coppola
Cast actor: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen, Dagmara Domińczyk, Tim Post, Lynne Griffin, Dan Beirne, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Dan Abramovici, Matthew Shaw
Original name: Priscilla