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Look up backdrop in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Backdrop or Backdrops may refer to: Backdrop (theater), painted scenery hung at the back of a stage
Backdrop
Backdrop CMS is an Open source, community-developed, content management system, written in PHP, and licensed under the GNU General Public License. Backdrop
Backdrop_CMS
Mountain in the state of Idaho
Backdrop Peak, at 10,099 feet (3,078 m) above sea level is a peak in the Smoky Mountains of Idaho. Located in Sawtooth National Forest on the border of
Backdrop_Peak
Feature of early photography studios
From roughly 1860 to 1920 painted photography backdrops was a standard feature of early photography studios. Generally of rustic or quasi-classical design
Painted_photography_backdrops
Aspect of literature
A setting (or backdrop) is the time and geographic location within a narrative, either non-fiction or fiction. It is a literary element. The setting initiates
Setting_(narrative)
Backdrop Ridge (78°21′S 163°18′E / 78.350°S 163.300°E / -78.350; 163.300) is an east–west ridge running to the north of the Stage on the north side
Backdrop_Ridge
Wrestling maneuver
standing position to throw them two more times. Also called Backdrop suplex and Backdrop driver. The attacker stands either facing directly one of their
Suplex
Large piece of cloth designed to mask backstage areas of a theater from spectators
object behind the curtain is lit. Scrims can be painted and used as both a backdrop and a scrim in some situations. Some scrims can also be used for projections
Theater drapes and stage curtains
Theater_drapes_and_stage_curtains
Heavy metal band mascot
name in 2018. Originally a papier-mâché mask used in Iron Maiden's stage backdrop, the band transferred the name "Eddie" from the mask to an illustration
Eddie_(Iron_Maiden)
Building in Rome, Italy
palace in Rome, Italy, that was altered in the 18th century to form the backdrop to the Trevi Fountain. In 1566, Lelio dell'Anguillara, Duke of Ceri, purchased
Palazzo_Poli
2007 film by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud
same name. The story follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. The title references the historical city of
Persepolis_(film)
Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Janeiro and resettle their inhabitants in the suburbs. It was used as backdrop in the 2002 film City of God. In 2009, it was occupied by a Pacifying Police
Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro
Cidade_de_Deus,_Rio_de_Janeiro
1978 film directed by John Milius
Busey as California surfers facing life and the Vietnam War against the backdrop of their love of surfing. Raised in Southern California, Milius made Big
Big_Wednesday
Compositing technique, also known as green screen
films, such as The Invisible Man. In the 1920s, Walt Disney used a white backdrop to include human actors with cartoon characters and backgrounds in his
Chroma_key
nominal Olympic Truce, both conflicts contributed to the complex political backdrop of the Games. A portion of the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony took
Concerns and controversies at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Concerns_and_controversies_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics
2009 Indian film
is set in the year 1999, with cricket controversies of that year as the backdrop. It was produced and distributed by "People Pictures", and was released
99_(2009_film)
Indian election
The backdrop for the political developments in Tamil Nadu followed the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, held on 23 April 2026 as part of
2026-2031 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly By-Polls
2026-2031_Tamil_Nadu_Legislative_Assembly_By-Polls
science fiction TV series Stargate SG-1 developed an extensive and detailed backdrop of diverse characters. Many of the characters are members of alien species
List of Stargate SG-1 characters
List_of_Stargate_SG-1_characters
Video game series
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (2008). The storyline is set against the backdrop of the liberation of Western Europe during World War II. It has mainly
Brothers in Arms (video game series)
Brothers_in_Arms_(video_game_series)
2026 film by Andrey Zvyagintsev
on the 1969 French film The Unfaithful Wife by Claude Chabrol. In the backdrop of the Russo-Ukrainian war, broken business executive Gleb (Dmitriy Mazurov)
Minotaur_(2026_film)
American photographer (1952–2026)
was an American photographer, known principally for his formal painterly backdrop portraits of tribal people, politicians and celebrities. William Coupon
William_Coupon
American television series
different cast and mostly different crew, each set during a unique historical backdrop also featuring supernatural elements. It premiered on March 25, 2018; after
The_Terror_(TV_series)
French television series
is a six-part English-language drama television series set against the backdrop of American troops leaving Afghanistan in 2021. A French / German / Italian
Kabul_(TV_series)
Indian film director
Solomon achieved his first breakthrough, a romance film set against the backdrop of Kurangani Theni district, Tamil Nadu. Mynaa opened to be a critically
Prabhu_Solomon
Indian television soap opera (2011)
Sumeet Productions starring Anas Rashid and Deepika Singh. Set on the backdrop of Pushkar, Rajasthan, Diya Aur Baati Hum focused on breaking the stereotypical
Diya_Aur_Baati_Hum
Publicity backdrop
banner (sometimes a step and repeat wall or press wall) is a publicity backdrop used primarily for event photography, printed with a repeating pattern
Step_and_repeat
1999 Indian Hindi film by Raj Kaushal
Rinke Khanna, Dino Morea and Sanjay Suri. The film is set against the backdrop of a Performing Arts College. The film was written by Shailendra Singh
Pyaar_Mein_Kabhi_Kabhi
1997 novel by Arundhati Roy
British cousin to Ayemenem, India. The novel's events are set against the backdrop of social discrimination and political upheaval in 1960s Kerala, with casteism
The_God_of_Small_Things
Novel by Irvine Welsh
their paths cross again, this time with the pornography business as the backdrop rather than heroin use (although numerous drugs, particularly cocaine,
Porno_(novel)
2021 anthology film
Aashiq Abu and Jay K. The film explores man-woman relationships against the backdrop of three different timelines with each segment telling a story on romance
Aanum_Pennum
1979 film directed by Miloš Forman
Broadway musical Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Set against the backdrop of the hippie counterculture of the Vietnam era, the film focuses on a
Hair_(film)
City in Coconino and Yavapai counties, Arizona, US
illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The pink rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits to the hundreds of
Sedona,_Arizona
1999 film by Tony Goldwyn
Liev Schreiber, and Anna Paquin. The film, which was set against the backdrop of the Woodstock festival of 1969 and the United States's first Moon landing
A_Walk_on_the_Moon
2019 film directed by Aashiq Abu
medical thriller film co-produced and directed by Aashiq Abu set against the backdrop of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala. The film was written by Muhsin
Virus_(2019_film)
American bassist (born 1974)
27-piece, abstract mosaic of paintings that was utilized as the stage backdrop for System's headlining at Ozzfest. (Stage design in System of a Down performances
Shavo_Odadjian
British drama film by Mark Jenkin
deals with rising tensions between the locals and tourists. Set against a backdrop of second homes, short-term lets, and gentrification, it has been interpreted
Bait_(2019_film)
Municipality in Basque Country, Spain
Sokoburu in Hendaye, alongside a mountain called Jaizkibel providing a hilly backdrop to the town. A road leads northeast from the beach area to Cape Higuer
Hondarribia
2024 Malayalam-language sports drama film
Joseph, Guru Somasundaram, and Riya Shibu. The film is set against the backdrop of competitive badminton, and explores ambition, mentorship, and the pressures
Cup_(film)
2005 photomontage of Tony Blair taking a selfie against a backdrop of burning oil
photomontage of the British prime minister Tony Blair taking a selfie against a backdrop of burning oil. It was created by the collaborative kennardphillipps, consisting
Photo_Op_(photomontage)
2003 film by Bernardo Bertolucci
enthusiasts, becomes entangled in an erotic triangle. It is set against the backdrop of the 1968 Paris student riots. The film makes several references to various
The_Dreamers_(2003_film)
District of Kyoto, Japan
Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated historic site and
Arashiyama
Former baseball stadium in Los Angeles, California
Park and Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The ballpark was used as the backdrop for Hollywood films about baseball, the 1960 TV series Home Run Derby,
Wrigley_Field_(Los_Angeles)
2023 Chinese film
Fly (Chinese: 长空之王) is a 2023 Chinese action drama film set against the backdrop of the decades of modernization of the People's Liberation Army Air Force
Born_to_Fly_(film)
Film by Rupesh Paul
premiere of his movie, Saint Dracula 3D, at the festival. Set in a historical backdrop, it is the journey of a poignant love amidst deceit and combat. Based on
Kamasutra:_The_Revenge
Portuguese electro-rock band
theatrical live shows involving elaborated alien-themed costumes as a backdrop to their music. The band was founded in 1995 by Karkov and Valdjiu. New
Blasted_Mechanism
2018 Indian financial thriller film directed by Gaurav K. Chawla
Radhika Apte and Chitrangada Singh in lead roles. The film is set in the backdrop of money, power and business, largely based on the stock market. The film
Baazaar
Mountain in Hungary
Hungary, Celldömölk that was formed about five million years ago. It was the backdrop of Farthen Dûr in the movie Eragon. Mezősi, Gábor (2016-10-05). The Physical
Ság_Mountain
Genre featuring dramatized historical re-enactments
characters and plots taking place in historical settings or against the backdrop of historical events. As a portmanteau, docudrama is sometimes confused
Docudrama
1901 picaresque novel by Rudyard Kipling
and the life of the bazaars and the road." The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Great Game, the political conflict between Russia and Britain in
Kim_(novel)
Military conquest during 1580–1778
East to Russia was resisted by local residents and took place against the backdrop of fierce battles between the indigenous peoples of Siberia and the Russian
Russian_conquest_of_Siberia
2001 novel by Stephen King and Peter Straub
Straub's homeland of Wisconsin, rather than in King's frequently used backdrop of Maine. The town of "French Landing" is a fictionalized version of Trempealeau
Black_House_(novel)
2013 Indian film by Tigmanshu Dhulia
and Raj Babbar appear in supporting roles. The film is set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh-based mafia while dealing with the political and industrial
Bullett_Raja
Fictional government system in science fiction
empire's growth and/or decline. Alternatively, they may merely serve as a backdrop against which the events of the story play out. Galactic empires are in
Galactic_empire
Science fiction novel series by Larry Niven
author Larry Niven. It is part of his Known Space series of stories. Its backdrop is the Ringworld, a giant artifact 3 million times the surface area of
Ringworld_series
1990 Indian film
background score was provided by Johnson. The film is set against the backdrop of a remote lawless village across a valley in Palakkad, symbolising themes
Thazhvaram
Indian television series
Bhasin as Twinkle Taneja and Zain Imam as Yuvraj "Yuvi" Luthra. Set in the backdrop of Punjab, it revolved around their lives and relationship of love, hatred
Tashan-e-Ishq
Military standard of the ancient Roman army
A common vexillum displayed imagery of the Roman aquila on a reddish backdrop. The word vexillum is a diminutive analogue of the Latin word velum, meaning
Vexillum
Town in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,072. Backdrop in the movie “Ruth and Boaz.” According to the United States Census Bureau
Pegram,_Tennessee
Genre of fiction
A political thriller is a thriller that is set against the backdrop of a political power struggle; high stakes and suspense are the core of the story.
Political_thriller
Narrative technique in visual media
and film, sexposition is the technique of providing exposition against a backdrop of sex or nudity. The Financial Times defined sexposition as "keeping viewers
Sexposition
televised event, a flag with a much narrower white stripe is often used as a backdrop to ensure that all three stripes are visible when the cameras are focused
Flag_of_France
2010 Indian film by S. S. Rajamouli
release. S. S. Kanchi and Rajamouli adapted the story with a Rayalaseema backdrop, focusing on the factional violence and hospitality that co-existed in
Maryada_Ramanna
Indian actor and model (born 1988)
rom-com co-starring Shweta Basu Prasad that is based in Gurgaon against the backdrop of the burgeoning stand-up comedy scene in the city. Saqib Saleem was born
Saqib_Saleem
2002 book by Joseph O'Connor
Joseph O'Connor published in 2002. The novel is set in 1847 against the backdrop of the Irish famine. Star of the Sea became an international number one
Star_of_the_Sea_(novel)
Town in County Mayo, Ireland
town near the villages of Murrisk and Lecanvey. The mountain forms the backdrop to the town. Westport originates and gets its name in the Irish language
Westport,_County_Mayo
1849 social novel by Charlotte Brontë
the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Luddite uprisings in the Yorkshire textile industry. The novel's
Shirley_(novel)
International basketball event
meeting in Riga, Latvia, with the Spanish capital Madrid set to provide the backdrop for the Final Phase. The draw will take place in Madrid, Spain sometime
EuroBasket_2029
2018 South Korean film
Bin) and the Joseon minister of War Kim Ja-joon (Jang Dong-gun) with the backdrop of a spreading zombie plague. It received mixed reviews from critics and
Rampant_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
December 2014 – August 2021) European influence in Afghanistan, where the backdrop for the three colonial-era Anglo−Afghan wars mentioned above is discussed
Anglo-Afghan_War
2001 film by Ljubiša Samardžić
It was the first film to use the overthrow of Slobodan Milošević as a backdrop for its story. Tijana Kondić - Natasa Nikola Đuričko - Marko Anica Dobra
Natasha_(2001_film)
1973 film by Orson Welles
his career as a professional art forger; de Hory's story serves as the backdrop for a meandering investigation of the natures of authorship and authenticity
F_for_Fake
2021 Canadian film
local water supply and is turning the residents into zombies. Against this backdrop, teenager André (Iani Bédard) must team up with survivalist Dan (Roy Dupuis)
Brain_Freeze_(film)
2003 Indian film by Gunasekhar
in Madras (now Chennai), Gunasekhar dreamt of directing a film with the backdrop of Charminar, a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad. After watching
Okkadu
2000 Indian film by Mansoor Khan
musical West Side Story, the film is set in the year 1980, amidst the backdrop of real estate deals and communal violence in Goa. Josh was released on
Josh_(2000_film)
Attack during the Russo-Ukrainian War
people were injured. The collapse of the entrance occurred against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated
May_2024_Belgorod_bombing
2017 British TV series or programme
Kingdom on BBC One from 1 October to 5 November 2017. It is set in the backdrop of the Aden Emergency and a unit of the Royal Military Police depicting
The_Last_Post_(TV_series)
Period of Chinese history, c. 475 – 221 BC
and functioned in practice as a figurehead. This dynamic served as the backdrop for the machinations of the eponymous Warring States. The term "Warring
Warring_States_period
c. 1590 play by Christopher Marlowe
story combines religious conflict, intrigue, and revenge, set against a backdrop of the struggle for supremacy between Spain and the Ottoman Empire in the
The_Jew_of_Malta
Indian Hindi poet and author (1926–1997)
same name in 1992 by Shyam Benegal. His play Andha Yug, set against the backdrop of the aftermath of Mahabharata, is frequently performed in public by drama
Dharamvir_Bharati
2018 Indian film directed by Anubhav Sinha
written, produced and directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film is set against the backdrop of a Muslim family and was distributed by Zee Studios. Filmed across in
Mulk_(film)
Historic house in California, United States
and is located within a picturesque neighborhood that has served as the backdrop for countless motion pictures. Carroll Avenue is one of Los Angeles' first
Carroll_Avenue
Japanese writer and filmmaker (born 1952)
disillusion, drug use, surrealism, murder and war, set against the dark backdrop of Japan. His best known novels are Almost Transparent Blue, Audition,
Ryū_Murakami
1993 film by Robert Altman
film is set in Los Angeles, in contrast to the original Pacific Northwest backdrop of Carver's stories. Short Cuts traces the actions of 22 principal characters
Short_Cuts
1989 historical novel by Ken Follett
architecture, and the fortunes of the Kingsbridge priory and village against the backdrop of historical events of the time. Before this novel was published, Follett
The_Pillars_of_the_Earth
Indian actress
Paramanandayya's Students Gang (2012) Mahankali (2013) Set in a period backdrop[dead link] "CineGoer.com - News (November 2006) - Exclusive Info On 'Athili
Kausha_Rach
1998 Canadian TV series or program
1990–1996 television series Road to Avonlea, the story takes place against the backdrop of World War I as the King family prepares for Christmas Eve. Jackie Burroughs
An_Avonlea_Christmas
2022 Indian film
Vijay Varma. It was released theatrically on 8 April 2022. Set against the backdrop of the Mandal Commission protests of 1990 in Allahabad, the film explores
Hurdang
Computer program to access graphical chat rooms
interact with one another using graphical avatars overlaid on a graphical backdrop. The software concept was originally created by Jim Bumgardner and produced
The_Palace_(computer_program)
2013 Indian film by Vikramaditya Motwane
after the critically acclaimed Udaan (2010). Set in the 1950s against the backdrop of the Zamindari Abolition Act by the newly independent India, it tells
Lootera
2001 film by Marc Levin
Levin, and a modern retelling of the Song of Solomon, set against the backdrop of the Crown Heights riot, starring Black Thought of The Roots. In Brooklyn's
Brooklyn_Babylon
American filmmaker (born 1978)
producer. His films are characterized by their Southern United States backdrop and Americana ambience, slice-of-life depictions of rural and working class
Jeff_Nichols
1992 film by Régis Wargnier
owner, and of her adopted Vietnamese daughter, Camille, set against the backdrop of the rising Vietnamese nationalist movement. The screenplay was written
Indochine_(film)
2013 family film
designed computer-animated dinosaurs and added them to the live-action backdrop. Though the film was originally going to lack narration or dialogue, 20th
Walking_with_Dinosaurs_(film)
Music venue in Washington, D.C.
000-square-foot venue, which cost $60 million (USD), has a movable stage and backdrop that allows capacity to vary from 2,500 to 6,000. Balconies are closer
The_Anthem_(music_venue)
Indian film director and actor (1942–2026)
(1983) and Muthal Mariyathai (1985) were strong love stories in a village backdrop. Alaigal Oivathillai introduced actor Karthik, who'll be known in the industry
Bharathiraja
1968 film by Michael O'Herlihy
with original music and lyrics by the Sherman Brothers. Set against the backdrop of the 1888 presidential election, the film portrays the musically talented
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
The_One_and_Only,_Genuine,_Original_Family_Band
Rock formations near Boulder, Colorado, US
Flatirons are an iconic symbol of Boulder, serving as the city's signature backdrop, emphasizing the culture of adventure. The Flatirons were known as the
The_Flatirons
American journalist, teacher, and activist (1885–1946)
championed the cause of Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants. Against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, which lasted a decade from 1910 through 1920
Jovita_Idar
Flowering plant of the genus Lupinus
sight along these highways in the springtime. They serve as a popular backdrop for family photographs, and the Department of Public Safety issues safety
Bluebonnet_(plant)
2005 Indian TV series or programme
telenovela Muñeca brava (also known as Wild Angel). The series is set in the backdrop of Shimla. Miilee is the story of a young orphan girl, living in a convent
Miilee
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Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
A Plot of a Land Given to a Brahman or a King
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Soil
Boy/Male
Indian
King
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Roman Latin Lucia, LÚCIA means "light."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Knowledge; Wisdom; One Armed with Knowledge
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Child of Christmas
Boy/Male
Sikh
One who has union with elixir of naam
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old Norse personal name EirÃkr, composed of the elements eir ‘mercy’, ‘peace’ + rÃk ‘power’. The addition in English of an inorganic H- to names beginning with a vowel is a relatively common phenomenon. It is possible that this name may have swallowed up a less common Germanic personal name with the first element heri, hari ‘army’.Dutch : from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements heri, hari ‘army’ + rÄ«c ‘power’, or from an assimilated form of Henrick, a Dutch form of Henry.Irish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hEirc ‘descendant of Erc’, a personal name meaning ‘speckled’, ‘dark red’, or ‘salmon’. There was a saint of this name. The surname is born by families in Munster and Ulster, where it has usually been changed to Harkin.The English poet Robert Herrick (1591-1674) was from a prosperous family of goldsmiths, who had a long association with the city of Leicester. There is a family tradition that they were of Scandinavian origin, descended from Eric the Forester, who settled in the city in the 11th century. The initial aspirate came into the name in the late 16th cedntury; the name of the poet's great-grandfather is recorded in the corporation books of the city of Leicester in 1511 as Thomas Ericke.
Boy/Male
Indian
Happiness
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