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The making of Apocalypse Now was as tumultuous as the war it portrays. Originally intending to adapt Joseph Conrad's novella Heart of Darkness, Coppola’s journey encountered numerous challenges, including production delays, budget overruns, and intense social and political climates of the time. The film's production ballooned from a planned six-week shoot to over 16 months, embodying the chaos of war both on and off the screen. Coppola's commitment to authenticity and narrative complexity saw him navigating a war zone of his own creation.