“Great War” documentary released by King Edward’s School, Birmingham

A half hour documentary on Tolkien’s experiences during the First World War has recently been published by King Edward’s School, Birmingham, where J.R.R. Tolkien went to school. Old Edwardians Zander and Elliot Weaver have produced an informative short film interviewing, among others, John Garth, author of “Tolkien and the Great War.”

Let’s hope more documentaries like this are forthcoming! Please also visit the website of King Edward’s School.

Tolkien’s Great War from Elliander Pictures on Vimeo.

Picture credit: (c) Elliander Pictures and others.

Update Nov 2023 Changed the title as I did not actually manage to do 31 Days of Tolkien re: 31 Days of Tolkien: “Great War” documentary released by King Edward’s School, Birmingham.

As with other posts: I will keep this piece online as a relic of bygone times, a piece of contemporary history and for transparency reasons.

I am happy to see the two film makers involved in this documentary are rather successful these days.