Coppélius is one of the listed manifestations of Hoffmann's rival. The synopsis describes the rival's evil influence as thwarting Hoffmann's three past love affairs, so Coppélius belongs to the force opposing the poet's romantic hopes. It does not identify which specific romance or event is associated with him.
Geraint Evans has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Signature works include A Christmas Carol, Falstaff, Les Contes d'Hoffmann. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.