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2.03. The Ring Goes South
How did it happen in the movie? The Fellowship has to travel very far – we get a whole lot of shots of the companions travelling wide-open spaces or climbing hill slopes. During a rest on a hilltop the travellers get a chance to rest a little and plot the rest of their journey. While…
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2.07.*a The Mirror of Galadriel
In the book: On the eve of the Fellowship’s departure of Lothlórien, Frodo and Sam discuss the apparent magic and beauty of Lórien. Sam says that he wishes he could see “Elf-magic”, but Frodo does not- he states that he is content. Both agree that they would dearly like to see Galadriel again. At that…
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2.03. Departure From Rivendell
How did it happen in the movie? After the council and the formation of the Fellowship, Frodo spends some quality time with Bilbo, who gives him two great gifts: the Elf-sword Sting, which glows blue when Orcs come near it, and a mithril coat. When Frodo wants to try the vest on, however, Bilbo catches…
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2.02. The Council of Elrond
How did it happen in the movie? The Council of Elrond is held to decide the faith of the Ring. Representatives of all the free peoples of Middle Earth have been assembled, amongst them the Elf Legolas of Mirkwood, the Dwarf Gimli of Erebor and Boromir, a Man of Gondor. Gandalf and Strider are also…
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1. FOTR: Borrowed Lines
Prologue Galadriel: I amar prestar aen (The world is changed.) han mathon ne nen (I feel it in the water.) han mathon ne chae. (I feel it in the earth.) a han noston ned gwilith. (I smell it in the air.) ~ Treebeard: ‘For the world is changing: I feel it in the water. I…
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2.01. Many Meetings
How did it happen in the movie? After his close encounter with the Witch King, Frodo wakes up in Rivendell, home of the Elf Lord Elrond and his daughter Arwen. In fact, Elrond is the first person he sees when he opens his eyes, followed by Gandalf and Sam. Gandalf, ever the mysterious but caring…
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1.02.*a The Treason of Isengard
How did it happen in the movie? After Gandalf realises that Bilbo’s magic ring is indeed the One Ring, he sends Frodo off to Bree. He himself travels to Isengard, where he will seek the advice of Saruman the White, the leader of the Istari. Saruman, not the most pleasurable man it seems, acts pretty…
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1.08. Fog On the Barrow-downs
Paul Gregory – Fog On the Barrow-downs In the Book The hobbits do not wake from an ill-timed and unplanned nap at lunch until late afternoon. A heavy fog veils any view of the surrounding country, and the hobbits are eager to get out of the Downs as quickly as they can. As they travel…
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1.07. In the House of Tom Bombadil
Anke Eissmann – In the House of Tom Bombadill In the Books: The Tom Bombadil sequence is a long and rather involved one, providing the reader with a lot of interesting (if unecessary) back information. After the Hobbits’ trip through the Old Forest and their unsucccessful cross-country jaunt, it is late afternoon in late…
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Celeborn and Galadriel
Galadriel and Celeborn in the film The Lord and Lady of Lothlórien, surrounded by an Elven Glow. Galadriel seen as the “powerhouse” of the partnership, with Celeborn staying quiet in the background. Galadriel and Celeborn in the book The wisest of elves. Galadriel, the Bearer of Nenya, is the last of the high Lords of…
