Cinema Strikes Back zeigt DER HERR DER RINGE (Special Extended Edition)

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FR, 05.12. 19.00 hrs

Cinema Strikes Back as a guest at Filmforum NRW

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE DESTINY (Special Extended Edition)

USA-NZ 2001, 218', DCP, DF, D: Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson's monumental film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" begins with The Fellowship of the Ring. The film tells the story of the young hobbit Frodo Baggins, who comes into possession of a powerful ring that belonged to Sauron, the Dark Lord. Together with a group of companions - consisting of hobbits, a wizard, an elf, a dwarf and two humans - he sets off on a dangerous journey into evil in order to destroy the ring. Friendship, temptation and courage play a major role, and this first part already reveals the comprehensive panorama of Middle-earth - from the rolling hills of the Shire to the mysterious Rivendell and the dark forest and shadows of Isengard.

SA, 06.12. 18.00 hrs

Cinema Strikes Back as a guest at Filmforum NRW

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO DOORS (Special Extended Edition)

USA-NZ 2002, 226', DCP, DF, D: Peter Jackson

The Fellowship is broken - and Middle-earth is on the brink of collapse. While Frodo and Sam continue towards Mordor with the ambivalent Gollum, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli face the threat in the kingdom of Rohan. Peter Jackson interweaves heroic battles with quiet moments of friendship, doubt and courage. A powerful middle section that continues the epic journey with impressive depth and emotional resonance.

SO, 07.12. 17.00 hrs

Cinema Strikes Back as a guest at Filmforum NRW

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING (Special Extended Edition)

USA-NZ 2003, 252', DCP, DF, D: Peter Jackson

The fate of Middle-earth is being decided: while Frodo and Sam drag themselves towards the fire of Mount Doom, Aragorn calls the free peoples to the last stand against Sauron. Peter Jackson brings his trilogy to a powerful conclusion full of grief, hope and friendship. The Return of the King is not only a triumphant finale, but also a moving farewell - to one of the greatest journeys in film history.

At all three Lord of the Rings events, members of the Cinema Strikes Back team will present the films and create a supporting program before or after the screening.

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