Born of Hope

[watervole]

Thanks to Megamole for linking to Born of Hope - the story of Arathorn and Gilraen.

Definitely one for the Tolkien lovers, but also an impressive view of what can be achieved on a very small budget by fannish volunteers.

I wasn't too impressed by the actress playing Gilraen, but felt Arathorn was very good.  However, the quality of costumes, special effects, music, camera work, etc where what we would have expected of commercial cinema only a few years ago.

In fact my only real complaint is this: actors in films, amateur or commercial, do not know how to wear cloaks properly outdoors.  I own one and sometimes wear it in cold weather.  The only way to stay warm, is not to let the front hang open, but to fling one side over the opposite shoulder and pin it there.

Comments

[naath.livejournal.com]

Having the edges down the front and holding them together with one hand (well, tie at neck, hold slightly lower) also works to stay reasonably warm. It also allows for the use of both hands if necessary (pinning it on one shoulder makes one hand basically useless). I'm not sure how one is meant to wear a cloak whilst riding though - surely you need both hands to control the horse?

[kalypso-v.livejournal.com]

Yes, I tend to wear my coat open but clutch at it with my free hand in cold weather, so I imagine cloaks could work the same way.

[watervole.livejournal.com]

I often hold it lower down if there's not much wind, but you can't wear it that way for long. If you're out for a walk, you don't need your hands, and they both stay warm if they're inside. When I need my hands - if I'm inside a shop for example, I just undo the cloak.

I wonder if cloaks were ever actually used when riding...

[davidwake.livejournal.com]

Very strangely I started watching this, from your link - thanks; but I had to stop to go out to see "One Man Lord of the Rings" at the Leicester Curve.