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Synopsis: Paris, 1969. The filming of a sci-fi movie set in the distant year 2000 is in trouble. The director's obsession with the actress who plays the sexy secret agent Dragonfly has clouded his judgment and the film has no ending. A young American, in Paris to document his life on film with total honesty, is brought in to finish the movie with a bang. This proves to be difficult when the line between his fantasy life and reality becomes blurred, and he finds himself seduced by the charms of Dragonfly.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Director(s): Roman Coppola
Production: United Artists Pictures/MGM
  1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
6.3
Metacritic:
56
Rotten Tomatoes:
66%
R
Year:
2001
88 min
$301,194
Website
63 Views


The footage

of the cosmic rays...

that was your idea.

It's a good idea.

We talk to him tomorrow.

It is sonic boom

of the Concorde.

It's so f***ing amazing.

We're living in the future, man.

...acting is to the scenario.

I found this great place

in St. Germain.

Would you excuse me one second?

I've got some big news.

Can't you see I'm talking

to someone right now?

Give me two minutes.

Excuse me,

you were saying?

It's called

theater of revolution.

It's going to be a movement,

a voice, a poetry workshop.

I'm sure you'd love this place.

- Did you hear about poor Felix?

- I hope he's OK.

He's so talented.

Working with him

is so much fun.

I remember once,

when we finished early...

and he took us all

to the go-kart ride.

Oh, God! Come here.

- That nobody can deny...

- Hey, babe!

For he's a jolly good fellow

For he's a jolly good fellow

It's Felix DeMarco!

That nobody can deny

That nobody can deny

Thank you. Thank you.

So kind.

Ladies and gentlemen...

I'd like

to make an announcement.

I'm sure

you've probably heard...

about the mad events

of this evening...

but we're OK, right?

But there's one more thing

that happened.

I asked Brigit to marry me...

and she said yes!

And so, we can't wait

one moment further...

and we're

setting sail tomorrow.

Don't stand around

staring at us!

Let's dance!

Dad. Dad.

Hey, you all right?

Yeah. I misplaced my glasses

on the plane.

Thank you very much.

Let me hold your hand.

Hold on. Wait.

I took a sleeping pill,

and I ate all the ice cream.

It's good to see you.

Good to see you at Christmas,

even briefly.

Wait a second.

I brought you something.

Thanks, Dad.

I had a dream the other night...

and I thought of you.

Well, you were in it.

I was watching these...

hideous films of Vietnam

on the television.

And I had

this deep, desultory dream...

where I met a son

that I didn't know I had.

And he looked like you.

You were there, too.

Two brothers.

But then I realized that

he was a soldier in the war.

And when I woke up,

I had these...

these feelings

of worry and of loss.

And I wondered...

this is curious...

could I have had a child

by another woman...

and never known about it?

Isn't that a curious thought?

I think about it

sometimes and...

What if I met a boy

and he looked like you?

Maybe it's really my son.

Sometimes I'll be driving

down the street...

and I'll see someone

who looks familiar...

like it could be my brother.

You know?

So, maybe it's true, Dad.

It is possible, Paul.

I wasn't always faithful

to your mother.

When I was your age...

all I could think about

was women.

It was like a disease

or a curse.

I think I know

what you mean, Dad.

Kids are nice.

When do you think

you'll have some of your own?

I don't know, Dad.

Have you thought about

coming back home?

Your mother wanted me

to ask you.

I don't know.

Excuse me.

We found your glasses.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you very much.

Wow.

I think it's time to go.

I'm very glad for you, Paul.

I know you'll do well

in this new job of yours.

What is it?

It's a science-fiction film...

about a futuristic spy

named Dragonfly.

That's interesting.

Your grandmother

used to call dragonflies...

the Devil's darning needles.

She told me that

they come in the night...

and stitch up your mouth

if you use profanity...

or were otherwise voluble.

This isn't exactly about that.

Maybe you can use it somehow.

Thanks, Dad.

You never know when

some little overheard story...

or image can find a place

in your work.

Here.

- OK, see you.

- See you.

How was it seeing your father?

It was nice.

He told me about

this strange dream that he had.

I'm going out to get some milk.

Action!

Give me some screaming, girls.

Louder!

Now give me some moaning.

Louder!

You did good work

on the trailer.

Thank you, sir.

Fabrizio says you know

the space picture...

better than anyone else...

and thinks you should take over.

He usually knows

what he's talking about.

So, you make some shorts,

films, things like that?

- I'm working on a film.

- Come here.

Now, there are

two kinds of movies.

Those with an ending,

and those without an ending.

This movie needs an ending.

I've made some fifty pictures...

and this is my advice...

the ending is the most important

part of the movie.

The part that people remember

when they leave the theater...

but everybody works on it last

when they are exhausted.

So, listen to me...

and figure out

how to end this picture...

with an exciting twist.

And that we can do it

in two days.

Yes, that we can shoot

in two days!

I'll be in Rome

for the holidays...

and Fabrizio

will get you out there...

and you can show me

what you're thinking.

Francheschino!

And you... astonish me.

I'll have a cocktail.

Your cocktail is ready,

Dragonfly.

Attention, all comrades.

We will soon be ready

to leave our lunar domes...

to descend

and bring change to Earth.

We need to be free...

to make love all day.

Every day.

Must be free.

So... we finally meet.

I like what I see.

I've been expecting you.

Hope you're not disappointed.

I knew it was only

a matter of time...

before they sent in

Agent Codename:
Dragonfly.

You've got quite a reputation.

Really? Tell me about it.

Work with the revolution,

Dragonfly. Join us.

I have a mission...

which I intend to accomplish.

There she is!

Fabulous.

Preparing boosters.

Stand by.

There she is!

There's

too many loose ends here.

This gun...

What is so special

about this gun?

We got a Christmas gift.

Have a look.

It's a present from the guys

in the screening room.

What a temper.

Andrezej was so mad that day.

The mysterious, dark figure.

Who should that be?

Paul, relax.

It's just a movie.

I can't find reel seven here.

What is this?

Oh, Madonna.

Paul, reel seven.

It will take me days

to put it back together.

A message.

It's written in the code

from the movie.

Yeah. Film 37.

Checking code book.

All right. D-e...

"Defilers beware.

"Defilers beware,

exclamation point?"

Who sent this?

Andrezej.

Oh, God, Andrezej.

It has to be him.

He has a key to the door.

This is bad news.

Damn. I knew it. He's crazy!

And you know what?

I'm sure he cut the brakes

on Felix's car.

Jesus. You know...

I'm calling the locksmith.

You know what?

You better watch out, Paul.

Damn. He's crazy. I knew it!

He cut the film

in a million pieces.

I want to see your soul

in action.

I love you.

Take your time. Not so fast.

- I love you.

- Like that, yes.

Say "I'm in love with you."

I'm in love with you.

- One more time.

- Shut up.

Transmission breach.

Need assistance.

Need assistance.

Ship's been damaged.

Hey, you got my message.

Come in.

It must be freezing out.

I've tried everything

to fix this...

but I can't figure out

how it goes back together.

Let me take a look.

You look cold.

I'm all right now.

We'll be out of here in no time.

What are you doing on the moon?

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Roman Coppola

Roman François Coppola (born April 22, 1965) is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. With the 2012 film Moonrise Kingdom, he and co-writer Wes Anderson were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. In 2016, his television series Mozart in the Jungle won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Comedy. Coppola serves as president of the San Francisco-based film company American Zoetrope. He is also founder and owner of The Directors Bureau, a commercial and music video production company. more…

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