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- n scenery hung at back of stage
- Hosseini's stories are set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history.
- Nazi death camp provides an odd backdrop for a comedy, but Roberto Benigni makes his living playing oddballs.
- Those who live around here take immense pride in the desolate landscape that served as the backdrop for the films with the most Academy Award nominations this year, Joel and Ethan .