The Real Middle Earth (documentary)
The Real Middle Earth is a 2003 documentary about the locations and landscapes of Tolkien's works, and the potential sources behind them. The documentary is narrated by Ian Holm, who played Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings films.
Summary
The documentary explores the locations and events in Tolkien's life that influenced his works, and his languages. Looking at Tolkien's upbringing in Warwickshire and Birmingham, the documentary looks into the West Midlands region of England - the former kingdom of Mercia - and how locations inspired his vision of the Shire. The documentary also looks into Tolkien's time at Oxford, his experience in the First World War, and his visits to Stonyhurst College.
Contributors
- Helen Armstrong, Tolkien Society scholar
- Peter Bennett, River Cole Conservation Group
- Ian Collier, Tolkien Society scholar
- Patrick Curry, author of Defending Middle-earth
- John Garth, author of Tolkien and the Great War
- Janet Graffius, Curator of Stonyhurst College Museum
- Jonathan Hewatt, Stonyhurst College
- Peter Leather, lecturer at University of Birmingham in Birmingham's history
Referencias
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