Secrets of Middle-Earth!

 

Titolo: Secrets of Middle-Earth Inside Tolkien's - The Lord of the Rings
Tipologia: 4 DVD con cofanetto
Titoli: The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King
Produttore: Kultur International Video 
Distributore: Kultur International Video 
Soggetto: I romanzi di J.R.R. Tolkien
Sceneggiatura: Robert DiNapoli
Montaggio: Chris Gormlie
Musiche: Paul Farrer
Formato: B.N., Color, documentario
Durata: 240'

Intervistati: Bob Carruthers, Ian Collier, Patrick Curry, Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, Jo Marriott, John Tolkien, Priscilla Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien (immagini d'archivio), Rayner Unwin (immagini d'archivio)

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Discover the hidden secrets of Middle-Earth on a unique journey into the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson's acclaimed film versions of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy have spurred an interest in all things Tolkien. As moviegoers the world over have fallen in love with his creations, a fair number have turned to the source to get the full story. Striking while the iron is hot, a group of Tolkien devotees in the UK has produced the four-part Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Each disc in this set focuses on one book, laying out the complete story of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings in a series of documentaries stitched together out of archive footage, interviews with Tolkien's family and acquaintances, talking head appearances by Tolkien experts, and generous helpings of plot summary and explanation. This set is composed of four discs, one focusing on The Hobbit and one for each volume of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Each disc contains one main documentary dealing with its respective book, as well as a number of small featurettes.

Inside Tolkien's The Hobbit

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Follow the thrilling journey of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the dwarves to th Misty Mountains and beyond, in search of treasure and revenge. Learn more about intriguing characters like Thorin Oakenshield, the Elves, Goblins, and Smaug the Great Worm; as well as the themes and sources behind these remarkable creations.

Using the recollections of those closest to J.R.R. Tolkien - including his children Christopher and Priscilla, offical biographer Humphrey Carpenter, and publisher Raynoer Unwin -this film also tells the intriguing story of how The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings became the best selling works in the history of fiction publishing. Illustrated thorughout by the stunning images of the Brothers Hildebrandt - the foremost fantasy artist of our time - this magical program brings the world of Middle-Earth spectacularly to life.

Extra Features

1. The Brothers Hildebrandt: The Art of Middle-Earth

2. Mostly Autumn: Music inspired by The Lord of the Rings

3. Tolkien: His Life and Work

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Chapteri1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Oxford

Chapter 3: Commercial Success

Chapter 4: The Mind of Tolkien

Chapter 5: Fame

 

Inside Tolkien's The Fellowshp of the Ring

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Discover the hidden secrets of Middle-Earth on a unique journey into the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring.

Using the latest mapping techniques and the brilliant art of the Brothers Hildebrandt, follow the journey of Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship day by day. Visit fantastic locations throughout Middle-earth, including Isengard, the Mines of Moria, and Barad-dur - the Fortress of Sauron. Learn more about intriguing characters such as the White Wizard Saruman, Galadriel and Elrond, Lord of Rivendell.

This magical and entertaining program also reveals the influences that shaped Tolkien's remarkable work and examines the intricate themes that he wove into this great epic. Featuring amazing new insights by reknowned authorities, this film takes you deeper into this great book than aver before.

Extra Features

1. An illuminating conversation with Tim and Greg Hildebrandt

2. Tolkien: His Life and Work - A personal look at the man behind Middle-earth

3. Mostly Autumn: Music inspired by The Lord of the Rings

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Chapteri1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Back Ground

Chapter 3: Concerning Hobbits

Chapter 4: The Journey Begins

Chapter 5: The Old Forest

Chapter 6: The Barrowdowns

Chapter 7: Bree to RIvendell

Chapter 8: After the Council

Chapter 9: Lothlorien and Beyond

 

Inside Tolkien's The Two Towers

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Discover the hidden secrets of Middle-Earth on a unique journey into the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers!

This essential DVD features a detailed analysis of the underlyng of this great epic, Tolkien's sources and influences, and the languages of Middle-earth. It sheds light on Gandalf and the rest of the Fellowship and takes an insightful look of Orcs, Ents, Elves, Dwarves, and others.

Amazing 3-D mapping techinques illuminate the world of Middle-earth, based on Tolkien's original drawings and texts. Visit Fangorn Forest, the stronghold of Helm's Deep, Saruman's fortress of Isengard, and the lands of Tohan and Mordor. Trace the journeys of the characters day by day, inravel intricacies of the plot, and hear Michael Stanton - the world's leading Tolkien authority - explain why The Lord of the Rings has always been so a popular. Now you can begin to understand the full extent of the world behind J.R.R. Tolkien's amazing creation!

Extra Features

1. An illuminating conversation with Tim and Greg Hildebrandt

2. Tolkien: His Life and Work - A personal look at the man behind Middle-earth

3. Mostly Autumn: Music inspired by The Lord of the Rings

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Chapteri1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Rohan

Chapter 3: Fangorn

Chapter 4: The Orcs

Chapter 5: Edoras

Chapter 6: The Palantir

Chapter 7: Shelob

Chapter 8: Widening Horizons

Chapter 9: The Atomic Bomb

 

Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King

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Discover the hidden secrets of Middle-Earth on a unique journey into the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Return of the King.

This magical and highly entertaining guide features a complete analysis of The Return of the King, with remarkable new infights into Tolkien and his work by renowned international authorities, including author Patrick Curry (Defending Middle-earth) . This powerful program takes you deeper into this great book than ever before.

Using the latest advances mapping techniques and the celebrated art of the Brothers Hildebrandt, visit fantastic location throughout Middle-earth, including Minas Tirith, the capital city of Gondor, and Harad, the eastern ally of Mordor. Learn more about the fascinating characters of Aragorn, Eowyn, Gollum, and others, as the hidden themes and influences that shaped Tolkien's remarkable work are fully revealed.

Extra Features

1. The Brothers Hildebrandt: The Art of Middle-Earth

2. Mostly Autumn: Music inspired by The Lord of the Rings

3. Tolkien: His Life and Work

Menu

Chapteri1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Riders of Rohan

Chapter 3: Eowyn and Pippin

Chapter 4: The Siege Begins

Chapter 5: The Woses

Chapter 6: The House of Healing

Chapter 7: Frodo and Sam

Chapter 8: Tolkien and Success

Chapter 9: The Denouement