Star Wars could be amongst the great myths, legends and religious stories with millions of people relating to the themes in the film, even if they haven’t seen it. 

Edith Cowan University Lecturer Nathalie Collins speaks about why Star Wars is relatable to so many people. 

‘When George Lucas wrote Star Wars, he actually wrote it to be popular. he used very specific themes and very specific things that had worked in stories for thousands and thousands of years.’

Peter Bell spoke to Nathalie Collins about Star Wars and its connection to the world…