Sofia Coppolas Marc by Sofia Opens in Theaters

Sofia Coppola's first feature-length documentary, "Marc, by Sofia," which chronicles the creative world of fashion designer Marc Jacobs, opens in theaters this Friday following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival last September.

The film captures Jacobs and his team as they develop the Spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection, blending behind-the-scenes footage with biographical elements and artistic influences that have shaped his career. Coppola, a longtime friend of Jacobs, approached the project without a script or rigid plan, emphasizing a personal and unfiltered portrayal. "I've never done anything like this where there isn't a plan or a script," Coppola said in an interview. "What I was trying to do is show his creative process around this one collection and then interweave inspiration and references and artists who collaborated with him to have this full portrait."

Initially hesitant, both Coppola and Jacobs questioned the idea of a documentary. Jacobs worried about exposing his vulnerabilities on camera, while Coppola, who has directed narrative features like "Lost in Translation," felt the weight of documenting a friendship spanning more than 30 years. The concept...