Looking for the Hobbit

Looking for the Hobbit

Looking for the Hobbit

Documentary 2014

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Everyone is familiar with the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, now discover the universe of Tolkien and the legends that inspired them.

Documentary 2014

EPISODE 1

Tolkien's Worlds

John Howe, the illustrator of the works of Tolkien, has been looking for the places that inspired the author in the creation of his unique world.

26 min 30 Nov 2014
EPISODE 2

The Magical Forest of Broceliande

John Howe looks for the deeper origins of legends in Europe. He is accompanied by Professor Leo Carruthers, a specialist in the English language, literature and culture of the Middle Ages.

26 min 7 Dec 2014
EPISODE 3

In the Footsteps of King Arthur

John Howe goes to Cornwall to the ruins of Tintagel. According to legend, King Arthur was born there.

26 min 14 Dec 2014
EPISODE 4

The Lost Gold of the Rhine

John Howe visits the Rhine Valley in Germany, home of the hero Siegfried. He could have been Tolkien's source of inspiration for the figure of Aragorn.

26 min 21 Dec 2014
EPISODE 5

The Creatures of the North

John Howe approaches the end of his long journey. John Howe discovers parallels between Tolkien's fantasy stories and the legendary world.

26 min 28 Dec 2014

Olivier Simonnet

Director

About

Looking for the Hobbit

DOCUMENTARY

Everyone is familiar with the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, now discover the universe of Tolkien and the legends that inspired them.

Information

Studio: Mediawan
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014
Region of Origin: France

Languages

Original Audio: French
Audio: English
Subtitles: English (United Kingdom)