Who directed Born of Hope and when was it released?
Born of Hope was directed by Kate Madison and released in 2009. It is a British fantasy fan film based on the appendices of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Questions about Born of Hope
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the budget for Born of Hope?
Born of Hope had a total budget of £25,000. Kate Madison initially spent her life savings of £8,000, and an additional £17,000 was raised after a trailer was posted online.
Where was Born of Hope filmed?
The bulk of the film was shot at the West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village in Suffolk. Additional scenes were filmed in Epping Forest, Snowdonia National Park, Clearwell Caves, and the Brecon Beacons.
What Tolkien story does Born of Hope tell?
Born of Hope focuses on Arathorn II and Gilraen, the parents of Aragorn, drawing on the appendices of The Lord of the Rings. It follows their courtship, marriage, the birth of Aragorn, and Arathorn's death at the hands of Orcs.
How was Born of Hope received by critics?
Born of Hope received positive reviews. Wendy Ide of The Times awarded it four stars out of five, calling it a "near note-perfect homage to Jackson's vision for the Rings". Tom Lamont in The Observer called it the most credible fan film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings.
Did Born of Hope win any awards?
Born of Hope won the 2010 London Independent Film Festival award in the category of Best Micro-Budget Feature.