Orson Welles

Orson Welles

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Orson Welles was a groundbreaking American filmmaker, actor, and playwright, best known for his innovative directorial debut 'Citizen Kane' (1941), which is frequently cited as one of the greatest films of all time. Welles was also a prodigious talent in radio, theater, and television, known for his distinctive voice and dramatic flair. His career was marked by a series of ambitious projects that challenged traditional storytelling and cinematic techniques.

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Orson Welles referred to Eartha Kitt as 'the most exciting woman in the world'.

Mehr als Catwoman und «Santa Baby»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-17
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Orson Welles is referenced as an iconic figure in the arts, known for his multifaceted career as an actor, writer, producer, and director.

‘Soon I will die. And I will go with a great orgasm’: the last rites of Alejandro Jodorowsky | Alejandro Jodorowsky
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-17
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Orson Welles is recognized as one of the world celebrities who stayed at the hotel.

Hrvaški hotel, kjer je bivala Jackie Kennedy, z 3,4 milijonsko investicijo
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-12-25
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The classic interview book with Orson Welles has been reissued.

Les beaux livres de cinéma sélectionnés par « Le Monde des livres » : Michel Piccoli, Orson Welles, Marilyn Monroe…
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-12-15
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The Cinémathèque is currently hosting an exhibition on Orson Welles.

Punaises de lit : la Cinémathèque française ferme ses quatre salles à Paris pour un mois
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-11-28
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Orson Welles is a US actor and film-maker featured in a current exhibition at the Cinémathèque.

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The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
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Orson Welles was a filmmaker who significantly impacted cinema, theater, and radio.

El idilio de Orson Welles con Castilla y León | Escapadas por España | El Viajero
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-11-14
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Orson Welles is a legendary filmmaker known for his groundbreaking work in cinema, particularly for directing Citizen Kane.

Dans la tête de l’ogre Orson Welles
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-10-30
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Orson Welles directed the radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds' that aired on October 30, 1938.

30 octombrie: zece ani de la Colectiv, tragedie care a marcat România
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-10-30
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Orson Welles is celebrated for his film 'Citizen Kane'.

Une édition qui fera date ! – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-10-14
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She featured in a television documentary narrated by Orson Welles.

Conservationist Dame Jane Doodall dies aged 91
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-02
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Orson Welles is referenced in relation to the height of jockeys.

Enanos creciditos
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-08-24
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Orson Welles directed what many consider the greatest film ever made.

10 filmes clássicos que revolucionaram o cinema mundial
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-08-23
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Orson Welles’ radio drama, 'The War of the Worlds', sounded so real that people panicked.

Ungt par rejste til spektakulær attraktion. Den fandtes bare ikke
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-07-31
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Orson Welles directed the film 'Campanadas a medianoche', which the author frequently watched during his college days.

Viene a por ti
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-07-28
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Orson Welles directed the classic 1941 movie 'Citizen Kane' where the sled 'Rosebud' is a central element.

Famous ‘Rosebud’ sled from ‘Citizen Kane’ sells for $14.75 million
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-19
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Orson Welles directed Ciudadano Kane, which is considered one of the greatest films in history.

Subastaron el trineo de Ciudadano Kane y un comprador pagó una suma millonaria
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-07-18
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Orson Welles directed the iconic film Citizen Kane, which features the famous word 'Rosebud'.

Rosebud, o trenó de Citizen Kane, vendido por mais de 12 milhões de euros | Cinema
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-07-18
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Orson Welles was one of the many celebrities Salvador Gallego served during his time at a famous restaurant.

Salvador Gallego, el hombre que lo ha visto (y cocinado) todo: “Franco comía muy justito” | ICON
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-15
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Orson Welles is noted for his debut film 'Citizen Kane' from 1941.

Дали „Љубовта е кучка“ на Ињариту е најдоброто филмско деби на сите времиња?
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-06-27
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