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Master of the Rings: The Unauthorized Story Behind J.R.R.... (2001)
Full titleMaster of the Rings: The Unauthorized Story Behind J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" (2001)
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This documentary examines the social and cultural underpinnings of the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. Tolkien, in an attempt to understand the work's phenomenal success and influence. The program looks for answers in the author's sources of inspiration, from the folk legends of Norway to the field of linguistics of which Tolkien was a lifelong student. It finds that the deep chord the story strikes owes its resonance to the author's use of archetypal imagery and language. Many examples of these recurrent themes and images are given, with readings from the work and other literature. Interviews with the book's illustrators, the brothers Hildebrandt, speak to the power of the imagery in the classic story. Scholars, Tolkien's children, and the author himself provide insight into the mythic themes and the spell they have cast over the vast readership of The Lord of the Rings.
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Viewer insight Master of the Rings: The Unauthorized Story Behind J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" is a 2001 film in the Documentary category from Canada. Directed by Stephen Grant. Runtime: about 80 minutes. Original language: English. TMDB rating: 7.9/10.
Genre: Documentary, Released in 2001, Original language: English, Production: Canada, Runtime: about 80 minutes, Directed by Stephen Grant.
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80 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
Canada
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Movie
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It is a movie released in 2001 within the Documentary category.
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It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 7 ratings.
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