Sofia Coppola provides a new perspective on one of the most famous couples in music history with her latest film, "Priscilla," which transports viewers on a trip through Priscilla Presley's eyes. The film, based on Priscilla Presley's biography, "Elvis and Me," takes audiences back to the…interesting beginnings of Priscilla and Elvis' relationship. It challenges stereotypes and starts discussions about power dynamics and stardom.

The movie starts in a U.S. Military post in Germany in 1959, when 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu meets 24-year old famous singer, Elvis Presley. Both Pricilla’s parents and the public express concerns about their age difference. The film highlights the couple's resilience through that. 

We see Priscilla's journey from youth to womanhood as she deals with fame and the ups and downs of growing up in the spotlight.

The film works to portray Priscilla's isolation from the Presley family and the public. Because of his profession, Elvis must travel to Los Angeles frequently, and Priscilla had to deal with overbearing relatives and claims about his affairs. The movie displays the toll on Priscilla's mental health, showing the challenges and emotional difficulties she experiences as a result of the rumors surrounding Elvis and her loneliness. 

In the 1960s, there was a lot of social shame and secrecy around the conversation of women's mental health. Mental health issues were mostly taboo in public conversation, especially for women who faced them. Women were expected to fit into specific roles, like a dutiful housewife and attending mother, which suppressed their emotional well-being in the process.