The Real Middle Earth

Acclaimed director Peter Jackson transfored J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" into a cinematographic masterpiece. In this behind-the-scenes documentary New Zealand television presenter Jim Hickey talks not only to the award-winning director about the challenges and vision required to make the trilogy, but also to the many local people who created 'The Real Middle-earth' from the lush rural New Zealand landscape.

From the real ring maker who fashioned 'The One Ring' to the housewives who were transformed into Hobbits; from the army soldiers who became fierce Hawks and Uruk-Hai to the challigrapher who designed the Elvish script used in Bilbo Baggins' book, this documentary offers a unique and fascinating insight into the world and people of 'The Real Middle-earth'.

Review:
A revealing look into the making of the LOR (Lord of the Rings) trilogy. Peter Jackson, a New Zealander himself, transforms his county and people, leaving them with an experience they will never forget.