Last year the entertainment industry made $32.6 billion in revenues from movies. People gathered in all types of theaters to witness the magic of film. Some relaxed in luxury 3-D theaters in New York while others gathered in a small village square to witness another world. The stars are better know than their elected officials and the joy is unlimited.

Many citizens obtain their ideas for a better future from the silver screen. Others learn about the fragile nature of this planet and its people.

Boston.com's Big Picture recently did a photograph essay on movies around the world.

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