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Barbie's arrived on Europe's cinema screens.

At the film's London premiere, fans dressed in pink and actors walked along the pink carpet.

The fun film has a message, says Margot Robbie.

She's Barbie in the film.

Barbies were first sold in 1958.

Many people have grown up with the doll.

But some people see problems with Barbie.

She gives a false idea about women's bodies.

The film's director, Greta Gerwig, thinks Barbie's a very interesting doll.

Over the years, Barbie's identity has changed, and the film shows these changes.

It includes a President Barbie, a Judge Barbie and a gymnast Barbie.

These days, there are also Barbie dolls of various sizes and body shapes and from different cultures.

This mix is important for Ziya Haji.

Famous London sites, taxis and phone boxes were painted in Barbie pink for the premiere.

People normally think of pink as a colour for little girls.

Will this now change?

Actor Emerald Fennell sees these ideas as old-fashioned.

Atha Akumia's a fan of all things Barbie.

This includes wearing pink.

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