Shot in 1998 in Toronto , the film was director Sofia Coppola 's debut feature . It features an original score by the French electronic band Air . The film premiered at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival , and received a limited theatrical release on April 21 , 2000 in the United States , later expanding to a wide release in May 2000 . It was met with largely positive critical reception , with both the performances and Coppola 's direction receiving note . The film marked the beginning of a working relationship between Coppola and star Dunst , whom Coppola would cast as the lead in several films in the following years
1999 Cannes Film Festival
1999 Cannes Film Festival
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