Roman Coppola

Roman Coppola—yeah, the name probably rings a bell if you’re even slightly tuned into the whole quirky, indie film scene. Born on April 22, 1965, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, which is just outside of Paris. Honestly, it’s kind of wild, considering he’s a Coppola, but he’s also got that French birthplace flex. Anyway, he’s mostly known for his work behind the camera—producing and directing some seriously offbeat and memorable films. If you’ve ever watched Moonrise Kingdom (2012) and found yourself charmed by its oddball energy or got swept up in the bizarre train ride of The Darjeeling Limited (2007), you’re already familiar with his vibe. The French Dispatch (2021), too—another one in his quirky, meticulously crafted filmography. He’s not just some guy riding on his famous last name either. Roman’s got his own distinct style—sort of whimsical, but never cheesy. There’s always this underlying sense of nostalgia and detail in his work, like he’s letting you peek into a world that’s just a little bit more magical than our own. Also, fun fact, he’s married to Jennifer Furches, and they’ve got one kid together. So, behind all the movie magic, there’s a regular family guy thing going on, too. Kind of cool to imagine him juggling storyboards and parent-teacher meetings. All in all, Roman Coppola’s one of those filmmakers who might not be in your face, but his fingerprints are all over some of the most stylish films of the past couple decades.