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National Geographic Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring [DVD]
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Incorporates cast and crew interviews and film clips from director Peter Jackson's 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring, this hour-long documentary explores the myriad inspirations for J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth fantasy classic, beginning with the influence of Tolkien's idyllic childhood in rural England, which served as the model for Tolkien's threatened Hobbit paradise.
Equally fascinating are the influence of Tolkien's experience in World War I, the "evil" of industrial development, and especially the influence of Anglo-Saxon poetry (notably Beowulf) and the mythology of the Finnish Kalevala, which formed the basis of Tolkien's elfish culture. Tolkien's passion for nature conservancy and cultural preservation was also a component of the Middle-earth tales. Eloquent testimonials by archaeologists, anthropologists, and filmmakers add to the mix.
60 minutes
National Geographic (August 2003). DVD.
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Product Code: 1733 |
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