In Venice this year, Priscilla Presley became a central figure in one of the festival’s most talked about premieres. The film, which tells the life story of Priscilla and her decades with Elvis, drew a seven minute standing ovation from a packed audience after a premiere that drew intense attention from fans and critics alike. The anticipation around the project was high from the moment a tentative agreement was reached mere days before the festival opened, allowing director Sofia Coppola to bring the biography to the screen with a capable cast attached to the project. Caylee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi joined Presley at the premiere, alongside Coppola, as the film presented a curated, intimate look at a remarkable chapter of modern rock history. That evening, the energy in the room suggested a deep resonance with audiences who know the couple’s story well and those learning it for the first time. The reaction underscored the film’s potential to become a defining portrait of a woman who lived connected to a global icon in a way that shaped pop culture for decades to come.
