J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth

Overview

Peter Jackson, Jude Fisher, Philippa Boyens, a few Tolkien experts (such as Tom Shippey), and others tell the narrative of J.R.R. Tolkien's friendship with C.S. Lewis, their experience in World War I, Tolkien's inspirations from the war, the creative process and composition of The Lord of the Rings, its impact and reception when published, conflicting worldviews represented in The Two Towers, and the relationship between Frodo and Sam.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 18, 2003

Original language

English

Cast

Rayner Unwin,Colin Duriez,Viggo Mortensen,Jude Fisher,Brian Sibley,John Rhys-Davies,Sean Astin,John Howe,David Salo,Dominic Monaghanand 5 more

Director

Michael Pellerin

Writer

Michael Pellerin

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0481553