Francis Ford Coppola accused of harassment on set of 'Megalopolis'

Director Francis Ford Coppola has reportedly been accused of inappropriate behaviour on the set of his upcoming film, "Megalopolis." 

The accusations, reported on by the Guardian, include claims that Coppola pulled women into his lap and tried to kiss topless extras during filming.

An executive co-producer on the film, Darren Demetre, defended Coppola, stating that the director's actions were intended to "inspire and establish the club atmosphere" of a scene and that no complaints were made during production.

The Guardian's report also details the troubled production of "Megalopolis," which was first conceived nearly fifty years ago. 

Coppola reportedly spent $120 million of his own money to make the film, which stars Adam Driver as a visionary architect trying to build a utopia.

The production faced numerous challenges, including a shift to green screen technology after Coppola reportedly expressed his disinterest in making a "Marvel movie," and the departure of most of the visual effects and art teams mid-shoot. 

Despite these difficulties, the final product has been described by some as "batshit crazy" and by others as a potential landmark in cinema history.

"Megalopolis" is set to debut at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, and audiences will soon have the chance to judge the film for themselves.