Behind the Scenes Stories

Behind the Scenes Stories

Go beyond the script with stories from locals, cast, and crew who lived the Star Wars magic firsthand in the harsh yet beautiful deserts of Tunisia.

Residents recall the surreal sight of Alec Guinness and Mark Hamill walking through their villages. Some even served as extras or helped with logistics.

Many of these stories were never recorded on camera — passed down instead through memory and myth.

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