The Man Who Hijacked The Lord of the Rings          

 
                                           
Production:SKH
Director: Märta Myrstener
Music: Kristin Rosendahl
Format: Radio Documentary

The Man Who Hijacked The Lord of the Rings,a radio documentary by Märta Myrstener, delves into the life of Åke Ohlmarks, the controversial translator of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic. The documentary explores Ohlmarks' career and the turbulent events that unfolded when he was tasked with translating "The Lord of the Rings" into Swedish. Ohlmarks made significant changes to the storyline, which led to a falling out with Tolkien himself. Through interviews and archival material, Myrstener reveals the impact of Ohlmarks' actions on Tolkien's legacy and the lasting consequences for both authors.