The real battle was making the battle.
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2003's "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes, personally selected by director Peter Jackson, this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.
Direction
Costa Botes captures unguarded genius at work.
Practical Effects
The sheer scale of handmade Middle-earth madness.
Acting
Cast exhaustion reveals genuine bonds forged in fire.
Director
Costa Botes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
