Lord of the Rings: Return of the King premiere

The speaker reflects on their expectations and experiences with a film project, highlighting Peter Jackson's significant impact on the film industry. They discuss the challenges of adapting an unfilmable book into a classic film and share past experiences with miniseries. The speaker also addresses the complexity of the project and the lack of recognition for Peter Jackson. They express a deep emotional connection to the project and the country of New Zealand, emphasizing the love and admiration for its people.

What did the speaker expect about Peter Jackson's film?

• It would not be recognized.

• It would be a short film.

• It would be a cinematic masterpiece.

• It would be a failure.

How does the speaker describe their previous projects compared to Jackson's work?

• Less complex and smaller in scale.

• Equally complex and large in scale.

• More complex and larger in scale.

• Not related to filmmaking.

What was the speaker's reaction to the Guardian's list of top directors?

• They were happy with the list.

• They criticized the omission of Peter Jackson.

• They were indifferent to the list.

• They agreed with the list.

What emotion does the speaker express about the end of the film project?

• Anger

• Sadness

• Indifference

• Joy

What connection did the speaker develop during the film project?

• A desire to leave the film industry.

• A strong bond with the people and place.

• A preference for working alone.

• A dislike for New Zealand.