Since its creation by Georges Lucas in 1977, Star Wars has been a cult among its fans who meet regularly to live their passion at events. The costumed conventions are an opportunity to embody the most emblematic characters of the saga and engage in lightsaber battles.
Dave Prowse, aka "Darth Vader" on the screen, was the special guest of a gathering of fans of the movie "Star Wars". He said he was flattered by the fans' admiration for him, but said: "I’m just Dave Prowse. I’m nothing special".
A New York, des afficionados de Star Wars vivent leur passion de la saga au quotidien, entre cours de maniement de sabre laser et méditation. Un véritable culte.
Fans of the series "Star Wars", disguised as heroes of their cult film, have gathered at the Grand Rex in Paris for the opening of a three-day convention on the occasion of the release of episode III, the saga of George Lucas. Interviews with several of them, including Hubert BARDECHE, co-organizer of the convention.