Priscilla

Plots: When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend. When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend. Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla’s long courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German army base to his dream-world estate at Graceland, in this deeply felt and ravishingly detailed portrait of love, fantasy, and fame. Bad Nauheim, Germany, 1959. Experiencing a sense of isolation and ennui, a 14-year-old Priscilla Presley encounters an individual with ties to Elvis Presley, who promptly arranges for her to meet the music icon. Impressed by her, Elvis fervently pursues Priscilla, but his career interferes with their budding connection. They reunite in 1962, with Elvis using his charisma to gain her parents’ approval. Captivated by his passion, Priscilla relocates to Graceland, a mansion in Memphis, where they establish a life together. However, jealousy blemishes their coexistence as Elvis engages in film projects in California, often surrounded by admiring actresses. As time progresses, a darker undertone veils their tempestuous relationship.