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Around the World with Orson Welles

1955–20031 seasonOrson Welles
IMDb 7.2

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A six-part British television travel series written, directed, and presented by Orson Welles for ITV in 1955. Filmed entirely in Europe, the series follows Welles through Vienna, the Basque Country, Madrid, Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and London’s Chelsea Pensioners, blending travelogue, cultural portraiture, and personal essay. Moving between documentary observation and reflective commentary, the episodes combine interviews, local history, and Welles’s distinctive narration into a series that functions as both travel film and cinematic essay.

Documentary
MiniseriesTravelogueEuropean TourEuropean Society

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What is Around the World with Orson Welles (1955) about?

A six-part British television travel series written, directed, and presented by Orson Welles for ITV in 1955. Filmed entirely in Europe, the series follows Welles through Vienna, the Basque Country, Madrid, Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and London’s Chelsea Pensioners, blending travelogue, cultural portraiture, and personal essay. Moving between documentary observation and reflective…

Who stars in Around the World with Orson Welles?

Around the World with Orson Welles stars Orson Welles (Host: Orson Welles). The series was created by Orson Welles.

How many seasons does Around the World with Orson Welles have?

Around the World with Orson Welles has 1 seasons. There are 7 episodes in total.

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Around the World with Orson Welles holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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