The Family Whistle
The Family Whistle is a 2016 documentary film exploring the origins of the famed Coppola family of musicians and filmmakers, written and directed by Michele Russo.
The famed Coppola family of filmmakers and musicians descends from Agostino Coppola, a poor immigrant from an impoverished village in Southern Italy. Interviews and archival footage portray how the family history has inspired these artists, and how they continue to renew their ties to the land of their origin.
Awards and nominations
Award: Ugo Lo Pinto, Indie Spec Best Cinematography Award at the 14th Annual Boston International Film Festival
Nomination: Michele Russo, L'Œil d'or at the 69th Annual 2016 Cannes Film Festival
Nomination: Michele Russo, Caméra d'Or at the 69th Annual 2016 Cannes Film Festival