Lucas's Wars. How Star Wars Was Created. The Empire Strikes Back

After the triumphant premiere of the first "Star Wars," young George Lucas instantly transforms from an obscure dreamer into the king of box office receipts. A millionaire and creator of his own destiny, he yearns to break free from the oppression of film studios, deciding to finance his next project independently. But the director has no idea what a whirlwind of events awaits him...

The second part of the "Lucas's Wars" trilogy will tell about the trials faced by those who worked on the film "The Empire Strikes Back." What seemed like a disaster during the filming of the first part of the saga pales in comparison to a series of dramatic conflicts and incredible incidents. The production hell tests Lucas's strength, threatening to crush him... And yet from this chaos, a masterpiece is born, destined to conquer the world.