a15- obelix-france
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Obelix
Where and when
● Obelix is a Gaul.
● He lives in a small village in Armoric, in the North of what is now France.
● His story takes place at about 50 BC, during the conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar.
● Obelix’s village remains the only unconquered village in Gaul.
● Their secret is a magic potion of strength made by their druid, Panoramix.
Where and when
Main characteristics
● Obelix is a bit shy...
Main characteristics
● Obelix is a bit shy... except when he beats up some romans.
Main characteristics
● Important : Obelix is not fat…
WHO’S FAT ?!
Main characteristics
● Obelix became permanently superstrong since he fell into the magic potion as a child.
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● He makes menhirs for a living.
Main characteristics
● He makes menhirs for a living.
● And he can also deliver them to you.
Main characteristics
Main characteristics
● Obelix likes hunting wild boars with his best friend Asterix...
Main characteristics
● Obelix likes hunting wild boars with his best friend Asterix…
● And eating them.
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● And most of all, Obelix likes to beat up Romans.
From comic strips to live-action movies
● Obelix is a character from the comic strip « Asterix ».
● The characters’ look is inspired by the folkloric representation of the Gauls :- horned or winged helmets- big mustache
From comic strips to live-action movies
● Asterix and Obelix adventures have been adapted in a series of live-action movies in which Obelix is portrayed by the French actor Gérard Depardieu.
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz2AzNp1cLE&feature=youtu.be&t=6s
That’s all Folks !