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Elstree 1976: Star Wars origins documentary hits Italian cinemas

other · 2026-05-05

Directed by Jon Spira, the documentary 'Elstree 1976' traces the stories of ten minor actors who participated in the first Star Wars film, mostly behind helmets and masks. Shot in 2015 via a successful crowdfunding campaign, it features interviews with Paul Blake (Greedo), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), and Dave Prowse (Darth Vader's physique). After a preview at Lucca Comics & Games, the film arrives in Italian cinemas on November 16 through Wanted Cinema and Sky Arte HD, screening at The Space and UCI Cinemas circuits.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Elstree 1976' directed by Jon Spira
  • Interviews with Paul Blake, Jeremy Bulloch, Dave Prowse
  • Released in 2015 via crowdfunding
  • Preview at Lucca Comics & Games
  • Italian cinema release on November 16
  • Distributed by Wanted Cinema and Sky Arte HD
  • Screens at The Space and UCI Cinemas
  • Focuses on minor actors from original Star Wars

Entities

Artists

  • Jon Spira
  • Paul Blake
  • Jeremy Bulloch
  • Dave Prowse
  • George Lucas

Institutions

  • Wanted Cinema
  • Sky Arte HD
  • The Space
  • UCI Cinemas
  • Lucca Comics & Games

Locations

  • Elstree
  • London
  • Italy

Sources