This trilogy of movies won a total of 17 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. They are on the books written by J.R.R. Tolkien. They tell of a hobbit, Frodo Baggins, who has to try to destroy a magic ring in order to defeat the evil force die Dark Lord Sauron He is helped on his journey by a group of friends. Where was it filmed? The story is set in an imaginary land called Middle Earth. All three movies were filmed in b which was chosen because of its magnificent and dramatic scenery. The director of the movie, Peter Jackson, was born there. The success of the movies has attracted thousands of tourists to the country. How do I get there? You can either fly to Auckland or Wellington, the capital c city (where you will be greeted by a huge sign saying Welcome to Middle Earth"). From there you can travel T to visit all the fantastic movie locations, including the battlefields. There are guided tours by road or helicopter.