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Join National Geographic for a compelling exploration of the real world parallels to the events and characters brought to life in the epic motion picture The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Discover the legacy of history’s ‘’reluctant heroes’’ and their striking resemblance to the film’s characters. Compare the roles of ‘’wise counselors’’ like Gandalf, and powerful friendships like that of Frodo and Sam, to their historic counterparts. Thrilling film footage illustrates how history changing events are reflected in the film’s story of courage and camaraderie triumphing over impossible odds. Insights from leading historians, field experts and members of the filmmaking team make this a must have addition to every Lord of the Rings collection!

Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

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Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Release Year: 2003

Duration: 57 min

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Join National Geographic for a compelling exploration of the real world parallels to the events and characters brought to life in the epic motion picture The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Discover the legacy of history’s ‘’reluctant heroes’’ and their striking resemblance to the film’s characters. Compare the roles of ‘’wise counselors’’ like Gandalf, and powerful friendships like that of Frodo and Sam, to their historic counterparts. Thrilling film footage illustrates how history changing events are reflected in the film’s story of courage and camaraderie triumphing over impossible odds. Insights from leading historians, field experts and members of the filmmaking team make this a must have addition to every Lord of the Rings collection!

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Posted 09/11/09 by Elia

How are you. For one human being to love another; that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks, the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation.

Posted 09/05/09 by Finn

Sorry. Memory feeds imagination.
I am from Norway and too bad know English, tell me right I wrote the following sentence: “This is by his correlation of ema working, ie.”

Regards :D Finn.

Posted 08/31/09 by Ivo

How are you. Just passing by, tripped over your site really. Still, looks nice.

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