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Where was The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring filmed?

2001 film, directed by Peter Jackson.

  • Mavora Lakes

The story is set in Middle-earth.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Middle-earth
Filmed in
Mavora Lakes

About The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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Released
2001
Director
Peter Jackson
Cast
Elijah WoodIan McKellenLiv TylerViggo MortensenSean AstinCate BlanchettJohn Rhys-DaviesBilly BoydDominic MonaghanOrlando Bloom
Genre
FantasyAdventureAction
Based on
The Fellowship of the Ring
Awards
Academy Award for Best Cinematography; Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling; Academy Award for Best Original Score; BAFTA Award for Best Film and 2 more

The story

In the Second Age of Middle-earth, the lords of Elves, Dwarves, and Men each receive Rings of Power.

The Ring corrupts Isildur, who takes it and is later killed by Orcs.

As Frodo departs with his gardener friend, Samwise Gamgee, Gandalf travels to Isengard to consult with the wizard Saruman.

Famous lines from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • You're late.Frodo
  • Frodo suspects something.Gandalf
  • And what about very old friends?Gandalf
  • It's mine.. my own.. My precious..Bilbo
  • Never had any adventures or did anything unexpected.Frodo

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