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The adaptation began when Coppola recognized the parallels between Conrad's work and the Vietnam War, shifting the narrative setting from the Congo River to the jungles of Vietnam. However, the development faced reluctance from studios due to the political tensions surrounding the Vietnam conflict. It wasn’t until after the success of The Godfather series that Coppola could self-finance the project, demonstrating the lengths to which he would go to realize his vision.
The Themes of War and Duality