Looking for the Hobbit

TV SERIES 2014 1 SEASON

Overview

À la recherche du Hobbit (French for Looking for the Hobbit) is an exploratory documentary series directed by Olivier Simonnet in 2014, in which illustrator John Howe, story-teller Nicolas Mezzalira, and Professor Leo Carruthers of the University of Paris-Sorbonne explore real-world settings and famous myths that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology. The documentary explores many locations of Medieval significance.

This production, originally released in 2014, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.5 across its 1 season.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Documentary.
• Produced in France.
• Original Language: French.

Directed By

Olivier Simonnet

Written By

N/A

Starring Cast

John Howe

Nicolas Mezzalira

Seasons

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Season 1

5 Episodes • Aired 2014-11-30

John Howe, the famous illustrator of Tolkien's novels and the conceptual artist for Peter Jackson's films, decided to find out more and set off in search of the legends - and the places that gave rise to them.