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Around the World with Orson Welles

In 1955, Orson Welles directed and hosted a mini series for British television. He leads us through a few famous places of Europe with his inimitable touch. Somewhere between a home movie and a cinematic essay, these short films have been described by French critics as the missing link in Welles' work.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom ITV1 (1955 - 1955)
Schedule: Fridays (30 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Travel
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes

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Previous Episode

Madrid Bullfight

Episode 1x06; Dec 16, 1955

Orson Welles' interesting commentary on bullfighting with scenes inside the Madrid arena, combines vivid shots of a matador being thrown by a bull as well as looking at some of the fearful trappings that make up this strange and much maligned sport.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x06: Madrid BullfightDec 16, 1955
1x05: Chelsea PensionersDec 2, 1955
1x04: St. Germain-des-PrésNov 18, 1955
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