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The Star Wars film franchise began with the release of 'A New Hope' in US cinemas exactly four decades ago today. Since then Star Wars - and the ongoing series that followed the first film - has become more a way of life than a mere cinematic experience for many - making a huge cultural impact.

Bryan Young is an author, film maker and journalist who also writes the Star Wars podcast, Full of Sith. He explained why he thinks film resonated so much.

(Photo: Fans of Star Wars dress as the characters at a festival in Taiwan. Credit: Reuters)