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Megalopolis

5.2/10

Rating

138 min

Runtime

2024

Release Year

Francis Ford Coppola

Director

Cast

Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf

Quick Synopsis

Set in a future version of New York called New Rome, the story follows Cesar Catilina, an architect with a vision to create "Megalopolis," a city designed to transform society and push its boundaries. He faces opposition from Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who is focused on maintaining his corrupt control and personal gain. Caught in the middle is Julia, the mayor's daughter, who must decide between her loyalty to her father, her own ambitions, and her feelings for Cesar, all of which will impact the future of their world.

Detailed Synopsis of Megalopolis

In a futuristic New York known as New Rome, visionary architect Cesar Catilina dreams of building "Megalopolis," a utopian city that redefines society’s limits. Opposing him is the corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who clings to power and profit. Between them stands Julia, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar forces her to choose between loyalty, ambition, and the fate of humanity.

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