The Life of Faramir | Tolkien Explained | Tolkien Reading Day 2021

[@NerdoftheRings]

Happy Tolkien Reading Day, one and all! Question for today: Do you prefer book Faramir or movie Faramir? Don't forget to subscribe. :)

[@doneplaying1643]

Tom Bombadil is Tolkien

[@marionbaggins]

@@doneplaying1643 That makes 1000% Sense...Tolkien can resist the One Ring, it has no Power over Tolkien!!!

[@TolkienTube]

Book one, of course!😉

[@mitchellthorp5711]

Book Faramir!

[@di3486]

Book!

[@Redonepunch]

“....I love only that which they defend” What a great line

[@NerdoftheRings]

One of the best!

[@AIRIGARO0909]

Portrait of a mentally healthy and perfect man

[@ericajones6316]

My family has always bugged me about my love for weapons. But I do not love them for the blood and gore that they spill like my family claims. But I did not know for the longest time how to put them into words why I loved them. Part of it is because some of weapons are really cool such as anduril. But once i heard faramir's quote, I knew that he put my feeling into words. Some books or parts of History I do not love what they defend, but this is 100% true with middle earth. " I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory, I love only that which they defend"- Faramir, the two towers

[@forformgamer]

True! That one really hit me :)

[@jmwilliamsart]

@@NerdoftheRingsWise words, there are loved ones that are worth defending.

[@unashamedofthename4801]

Faramir is highly underrated by those who only watch the movies. He is one of the best characters!

[@jelaneytaters8149]

And he was even awesome in the movie.

[@leenaleewitch3731]

The movie did him justice

[@NathanCassidy721]

As a movie watcher, I think they did justice to the character particularly the extended cuts. Where his brother succumbed to temptation that lead to his doom, the other was willing to come back after realizing his mistake and redeem himself. He was a highly flawed but still a good man deep down which ultimately made for an inspiring character.

[@avrace2708]

My mother watched only movies, and Faramir is one of her favorites characters. Her favorite is Gandalf and second is Aragorn

[@mr_fyahz9624]

Indeed

[@MikeMike-gj9vg]

"I do not love the sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I only love that which they defend."

[@yueprime1411]

that was a heartfelt lines

[@tukatl]

I saw this as he read it lmao

[@MrMaxenen11]

I love Faramir. He represents modesty, wisdom and inner as well as outer strength. Truly a worthy heir of the numenorians.

[@Olip87]

Faramir is a great character. A role model for myself since I first read lotr.

[@Skyfire-x]

“Ever your desire is to appear lordly and generous as a king of old... But in desperate hours gentleness may be repaid with death.' I think Faramir's virtues are what we desire in ourselves: reluctant warrior, thoughtful, kind, and persevering.

[@thrithgolden2748]

Me too

[@di3486]

The man of my dreams!

[@sarahluchies1076]

@@di3486 I feel like I married a man with similar character. I wanted to since I first read about Faramir.

[@philipcallado5693]

Me too. I’ve always admired Aragorn and still do, but I feel like I have more in common with Faramir. I can hold my own in a fight if I have to, but I enjoy the arts and knowledge. There’s that scene that was deleted from the original film but is in the extended version of Faramir and Pippin, where Pippin tells Faramir he has a different kind of strength. It’s a gentle strength, not the swaggering kind that Boromir had and most people interpret as strength. Faramir is often overlooked compared to other male characters in LOTR because he’s not the larger than life figure Aragorn is, and he lacks the etherealness of the elves or the bombastic nature of Gimli, but he’s as rock solid as anybody.

[@MenoftheWest]

It was a pleasure to work with you once again Matt! Faramir is truly a great character who brings hope from faded Westernesse into the world of later days, and he is an excellent choice for this year's theme of hope and courage. Cheers brother!

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thank you, my friend! Excited to watch your Athelas video as well. Thanks for being such a great example for all of us who came after you!

[@mr_fyahz9624]

I follow both of ya' and appreciate the Love and Respect you have for Tolkien and his work. Thank you!!

[@Jakblade]

@@mr_fyahz9624 100% 💪🏽

[@WhoIsCalli]

I think Faramir is now my favourite. His love story with Eowyn brought on a big smile from me

[@millsykooksy4863]

me too

[@thegreatskinkpriest8104]

Faramir is, by far, my favorite character. He’s such a beautifully human man, he’s strong, loyal, and a natural leader, but he’s also humble, kind, and gentle. Phenomenally written and acted character.

[@mr.s2005]

ever since I was a kid, Faramir was my favorite character. Humble and noble who resisted evil, fighting for the sake of others rather than for his own glory...plus getting the girl at the end, he is just an awesome character. also having a dad who constantly points out failures made the character easy to relate too.

[@grokeffer6226]

I was more than a little disappointed with the depiction of Faramir in the movies. He didn't treat Gollum harshly. He didn't drag Frodo and Sam towards Minas Tirith. He set them free with food, staves, and sound advice. He was an immense help in the quest to destroy The Ring.

[@JorikPar]

I agree. However, I can absolutely understand that there needed to be a climax in the Frodo story in the second movie and that going for Shelob did not leave enough storyline on Frodo and Sam's journey for the third one. Yet, I love when Sam (or was it Frodo?) says in Osgilith "We should have never come here" (I don't know the exact words in English as I usually watch the German translation). I laugh out loud every single time at that line.

[@Camstercage]

@@JorikPar yes. i believe it's " i know, it's all wrong. by rights we shouldn't even be here. but we are.!" it always makes me chuckle.

[@francescopacchini7229]

that movie was rubbish

[@grokeffer6226]

@@JorikPar True, but if it were up to me I'd have filmed it more like the way it was in the book, with Faramir resisting the temptation of The Ring and allowing the Hobbits and Gollum to continue on their way, without beating any of them.

[@samtagg8754]

Yes that and the fact the witch king breaks gandalfs staff(utterly ridiculous) are the worst story changes in the films I think

[@lizzies4964]

I love Faramir so much. I always loved how he and Boromir loved each other and weren't competitive. Thanks for the great video!

[@briansomers6022]

Great video! It's easy to see why Faramir is so beloved of Tolkien fans. I think he is the most relatable character in the books. He is a human character with no predetermined role in life. He wishes only to do good by others and is seemingly incorruptible. Those are high virtues. I imagine we have all, whilst reading the books, imagined how we might avoid the Ring's temptation. Faramir shows that it is possible, but only through his worldview and the vows he has already made.

[@antonioortiz4544]

I love Faramir. When he tells Frodo, "I would not lie, not even to an orc" we know what a it means to be a man of honor.

[@di3486]

I love that fact that a character like Faramir is part of the story. A man of honor, high moral standards, valiant, strong and wise. The type of man many should strive to become. I have a question, what is that beautiful song that is usually on the background of your videos? It is lovely!

[@NerdoftheRings]

The ending song is called "Roaming the Fields" by Kyle Preston, and can be found on spotify. :) Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jmwilliamsart]

@@NerdoftheRingsI love your videos, and I love Faramir and Eowyn, they are similar in that they don’t yearn for personal glory.

[@alexcavoli6191]

I was always a little butt hurt that they have Faramir be taken by the ring for far longer than the heartbeat it takes him to sack up and deny it. It was a HUGE thing being able to turn down the One Ring cold with barely a hesitation. Quality my good sir, Quality.

[@hobbitassassin1]

I'm sure I said this before on your channel but he truly had the best ending than any other character. A blonde bad ass witch king killing wife, resides over the stunningly beautiful country of Ithilien and has huge huge honor from everyone, a complete contrast from the love his father gave him all his life.

[@jmwilliamsart]

Aside from Sam, Merry, and Pippin who also married girls that they loved.

[@mitchellthorp5711]

It's great that in all encounters, everyone comforts Sam

[@DoomMomDot]

Eowyn is my favorite character in the books, with Faramir a close second. I swoon every time I read of them declaring their love for each other.

[@karenhall4645]

I think Faramir is another one of the overlooked heroes in LOTR.

[@ianashby6294]

A chance for faramir captain of gondor to show his quality

[@janette2422]

my dude...THAT FIRST PICTURE...MY GOSH.

[@BrettWMcCoy]

Faramir is such an awesome character. He and Eowyn deserved each other!

[@bobo577]

Despite the memes, Faramir now doubt proves his quality.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Faramir is probably my favourite character from Tolkien's legendarium. You served him justice, as your videos always do Matt! Great work!

[@DJMichelangelo1]

"I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory, I love only that which they defend"- Faramir of Gondor The perfect summation of the core virtues within the Lord of the Rings. [And was certainly missing from Game Of Thrones.]

[@kirakira1212]

I feel like GoT is a product of our time. If you'll compare classic storytelling to modern ones there is a stark difference when writing their heroes 🤔

[@aoi_midori9151]

@@kirakira1212 Hmm. So then, our times don't have honor or high moral standards anymore, I guess xD

[@theodoreandrews4961]

My favorite character. He is so deep

[@PD-ix6iv]

I do really like Peter Jackson's trilogy but the representation of Faramir in these movies didn't feel right. I thank you to show the real Faramir and bring justice to his figure. Amazing job! Keep the good work! :)

[@LordVerdo]

The extended editions have the scenes that show Faramir's good.

[@aesir1ases64]

Its understandable why they made those choices, the same applies to how different Aragorn is in thr films. Love both versions.

[@johndoe5432]

Faramir is an exemplar of modest bravery and quiet strength.

[@marionbaggins]

I wonder if Faramir Took son of Peregrin Took ever meet Faramir son of Denethor... Or if Pippin ever told Faramir *This Faramir,* he named his son after him... Either way, That would be so cute!!!

[@kalm6872]

Fanfic idea !

[@mc3067]

Nice work. I was always disappointed that Faramir and Frodo/Sam never had a moment or conversation together after the Ring was destroyed. They became pretty close after their day and a half together after the stewed rabbits incident, so it's sad Tolkien did not include some kind of exchange between them during "The Steward and the King" or "Many Partings."

[@TolkienTube]

It was a lot of fun doing this with all of you! Great video, Faramir is truly one of LOTR's best side characters!

[@gray9818]

How would things have turned out had Faramir gone to Rivendell instead of Boromir? Could be an interesting future video

[@GirlNextGondor]

I used to think this would give a better outcome -- until I realized that Frodo is still debating whether to go alone into Mordor when Boromir tries to take the Ring. If Faramir had been in the Fellowship, they might all have tried to go directly to Minas Tirith, and things would be... different.

[@bradyweed4124]

To keep the Sean Bean trend, Boromir would die in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. Thats my only condition

[@chrisdragon7956]

@@bradyweed4124 only if he takes down a few hundred orcs single handedly he has to have an epic death

[@eunbitpark5251]

Very interesting question. Knowing how wise and strong he is, almost like Aragorn, I think he would have followed Frodo and persisted without wanting to take the ring. He might have some temptation, but he is wiser than Boromir, so he wouldn't. That's what I think.

[@Caitgreenham]

I think he was supposed to go instead of his brother. Daddy said no

[@OverAndOver1888]

One of my favourite lines from The Two Towers is Sam's description of Faramir after he chooses not to take the ring. 'You said my master had an Elvish air; and that was good and true. But I can say this: you have an air too, sir, that reminds me of, of - well, Gandalf, of wizards.' 'Maybe,' said Faramir. 'Maybe you discern from far away the air of Númenor. Good night!'

[@KeppyKep]

Great video. I love the way you voiced Faramir when he goes calm and quiet while talking to Frodo and Sam. One small criticism, I wish you'd emphasised more the incredible level of love that Beregond and the rest of the soldiers have for Faramir.

[@GrungeRockGod]

Faramir Took....bruh why am i cryin in the club rn

[@2visiondigital]

It is nice to read how many others feel about this character. I always felt that the part in the houses of healing was one of the most tender parts of the trilogy, there are a few others. I was let down the movies really did not convey their love story. Eowyn was also an admirable character and it was sweetness they found each other.

[@vainor797]

It’s crazy that one mind created all of this

[@johndoe5432]

Call me a fool, but I don't believe it did. And I don't mean that in the sense of Christopher helping his father write all of this. I believe Tolkien was divinely inspired to a degree, LOTR renewed my belief in a higher power not the bible.

[@ThePhilosophersGames]

Fantastic video. Faramir is really an interesting and very likeable character. Good choice and well narrated. Was also nice working together with you in this collab :)

[@NerdoftheRings]

Many thanks, my friend!

[@noelleeve4087]

"I would not take this thing if it lay by the highway." Book Faramir is so criminally underrated. 😔 Great video!

[@IntotheWardrobe]

What a great character to feature for this special day! Great work, friend! I'm thinking we should start a new digital version of the Inklings. How about the Pixelings?!?

[@stam2331]

So much brilliant artwork in this one! (Or maybe I'm biased because faramir is my favourite character)

[@timbotook6447]

Faramir is definitely one of my favourite characters! Love your videos. Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thank you, mellon!

[@cantbetamed2210]

I remember Faramir's quote word by word. Such an amazing character. To be honest, the Gondorian brothers somewhat parallel the twins Elrond and Elros.

[@VoiceofGeekdom]

Well done for highlighting Faramir Mellon! One of the best LOTR secondary characters! 🥳

[@VoiceofGeekdom]

p.s. The bad British accent is back 😂

[@nybigblue44]

this channel is amazing, honestly. you have brought all the tolkien stuff to life, in a way outside of the films. highly underated work this is!

[@gianna526]

I love faramir, I'm glad to know more about him

[@JoeDaveycrockettsoundlabs]

Oh man. These character focus videos have been amazing! I’m finally re-reading the trilogy after a decade, having only read it once. It’s great to be feel like I’m not missing anything as I progress through the book. I’ve actually read the Silmarillion three times (plus audiobook once) and am far more familiar with the lore of the 1st age. 2nd gets shaky, but that’s where these videos have also been helpful. Keep up the great work!!!

[@scythewielder6086]

1:42 he's a man after my own heart. I have always loved Faramir, this is just another reason to admire him.

[@LightingbladeShen]

"Is there a captain here who still has the courage to do his lord's will?" "You wish now that our places had been reversed...that I had died and boromir had lived..." "Yes...I wish that..." "...since you're robbed of boromir...I'll do what I can in his sted...If I should return...think better of me father..." fans: "captain faramir...you have shown your quality...the greatest of them all" movie caps aside, faramir is the gondorian all of us would follow. Honorable, wise, clever and untouched by the wickedness of the Great Deceiver. The fans have given that which Denethor promises to reward, because Faramir gave Fealty and was rewarded love, he gave us his valor and was granted honor. Denethor was disloyal and we took our revenge

[@ssi4658]

A true friend who protect you from enemy and even his fellow soldiers and guard you when you are healing like (Beregond) 9:52

[@thinkfirstt]

Great video. Wonderful and amazing as we compare Faramir with several others like Saruman. Faramir would not take the ring, and he willingly gave up stewardship back to the King. Good examples of his love and commitment to people, country, honor, rather than power.

[@renferal5290]

That was really very well done. Even made me a wee bit teary eyed. I always really liked Faramir.

[@NerdoftheRings]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathleenhensley5951]

I have always loved Faramir... thank you for such a lovely sketch of his life, it brought sweet tears to my eyes.

[@armaarthur2433]

I dont konw why but everytime you narrate the death of a character its so damn emotional, i love it!

[@simonmorris4226]

That’s the one thing I really didn’t like in the films. They didn’t include the scene from the book where Faramir rejects the ring. Ruins the story arc where all the characters that refuse the ring such as Gandalf and Galadriel prosper and those that seek to take it such as Boromir, Denethor and Saruman perish. And if I could be one character in LOTR it would be Faramir. Especially as he finished up marrying Eowyn of Rohan 😍!

[@ofgondor5312]

You did it again! I literally canNOT get enough of your videos. These character complete travels videos are what I live for; highlight of my day, when KZbin tells me you uploaded a new one. Gollee, man. Well done. Seriously. P.S. Can't wait for that Beleg video ;) Feel free to make that as detailed and a 3-part-er like Morgoth lol

[@afreename]

Dear me, I only discovered your channel a week or so ago, been watching 2-3 videos a day since, and now you’ve left me with moist eyes. It’s probably the first video on KZbin that’s made me shed a tear. I found this so extremely well-scripted (pretty much the norm for your content, from what I’ve seen so far), you tell / read it so well, with just the right pace and the right emphasis, and the background music fits like a glove. You give the beautiful character the beautiful description he deserves. Thank you so much for helping me appreciate Tolkien anew and in such depth. 💛

[@Gwilfawe]

That quote at the end is in my top 5 of Tolkien's works. Happy celebration everyone of the fall of Sauron tomorrow! 3/25

[@shehansenanayaka3046]

Faramir one of my fav characters in middle earth. Brilliant video. We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos.

[@EdricLysharae]

Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, Aragorn, Galadriel, and Faramir: The greatest heroes of Middle Earth were the ones who had the Will and Wisdom to resist claiming the power of the enemy.

[@Hadril]

Dude , this with i dont love the sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, but for what they deffend made me shead a tear.. great video , i love it!

[@aqilladha3668]

Amazing video as always! I would love to see a "what if Faramir went to Rivendell and became part of the fellowship instead of Boromir" video kind of like the "what if Gandalf took the one ring" video. Love your stuff and really appreciate the time and effort you put into your content, keep up the excellent work!

[@michaelt.5672]

The scenes in Henneth Annun are my personal favourite part in all of the books. It's described as a place both absolutely beautiful and yet profoundly simplistic and practical. It's a safe haven in the middle of an unsafe land. There is this moment akin to a prayer, directed towards the West, showing that these men were carrying on the legacy of the Faithful, within the means they had. And then there is Faramir passing his test of temptation with flying colours, knowing himself as well as his enemy well enough to not indulge even the thought of taking the ring. The entire thing is, if you will, a wholistic picture of righteousness; The setting, the actions and the mindset displayed here say "We are doing the right thing for right things sake. There is no place for an alteriour motive here."

[@alifa4982]

great i am crying. i love him so much. and the narration you had for this video makes me overwhelmed and crying over him😭

[@sallybradshaw4576]

It seems like March 1 is an important date in Lord of the Rings. It's my birthday, so I have a bit of a special interest in it. Why does Tolkien use it so often? Also Faramir has become one of my favorite characters as I've gotten older. The pursuit of gentleness and protection is much nobler than that of glory.

[@davidrider9866]

Woo faramir haven’t watched it yet but I know it will be AWESOME

[@itayshorek6872]

amazing as always. youre the best tolkien channel my friend. from start to end. the voices, the pictures, how long the quates are, the number of ads during the video.. youre the best!

[@sophiepap2462]

Thank you for this video. Faramir is my favorite character. It was such a pleasure to listen to you reading his lines. Thank you. ❤❤

[@kalm6872]

I love this character so much and I love that Tolkien wrote that he didn’t know where he came from and had great characteristics of him.

[@huanhoundofthevailinor2374]

Nice got two Tolkien reading day notifications at same time you and men of the west

[@gin1816]

make that 3! History of the Ages too!

[@NerdoftheRings]

@@gin1816 This shall be a night to remember! :)

[@kenkuhns8902]

My wife and I love your videos!! We would love to see a video on what would have happened if Faramir had gone to the Council of Elrond instead of Boromir, given that both he and Faramir had the same prophetic dream. And by extension, if anything would have changed if Faramir was a part of the Fellowship instead of Boromir. Thank you!!

[@EhlistarsWrath]

“If I should subscribe.... think better of me father”

[@ChiaraSiasat]

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! Such a great video! I love Faramir and he is such an underrated character. Great job Matt!!

[@TomEranze]

You are an exceptionally good storyteller. The goosebumps were real.

[@jakobmarolt4431]

Bro, your videos are incredible. Beautifully narrated, I must say.

[@DoctorMustafaSaad]

So far one of my fav videos of the Tolkien Lore..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 peace from Turkey🇹🇷

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!!

[@zerotx1998]

The more I view your channel and The Broken Sword, the more I fall in love with the entire story line and the characters.

[@freddaniel5099]

Brilliant video! Faramir's story is great and his personal virtues remind me of Hector, Breaker of Horses!

[@FellowshipofFans]

Excellent video as always Matt and always a pleasure to be in these playlists with likes of you ❤️

[@jesuscoyt-munoz2753]

Great job to both you and all the Tolkien loving KZbinrs! From the words of bilbo baggins AKA the late Ian holms, “This shall be a night to remember.”

[@robday2859]

OMG Faramir Took is for reals adorable!!! Love that artwork.

[@alexstewart9747]

Book readers know how honest, honourable and valiant Faramir is. A true hero and one of my very favourite characters.

[@PleaseNThankYou]

What a wonderful story FULL of things not known to myself. I love surprises and next time I watch the movies I will have a better perspective of the character of FARAMIR.

[@evif9377]

The madness of Denethor chapter is my favourite in LOTR. Tolkein's tradegic/comedic writing is at its best here for me.

[@dalepride8671]

Amazing video guys, really brings out the beautiful writing of Tolkien

[@JavierBF_NBA]

Great video once again, man. Boromir and Faramir are top-3 favourite characters of mine.

[@NerdoftheRings]

I absolutely love that they were so close to one another and not rivals. It really makes the death of Boromir all the more heartbreaking.

[@TolkienLorePodcast]

My favorite character from LOTR bar none. Excellent job!

[@bobcostas6272]

I love these so very much. Thank you. And thank Tolkien for what he gave us.

[@trevorlambirth]

Awesome! Definitely got something in my eye during the Denethor tomato scene in the movies. Also, would love to see a video on the rings-without-power or other artifacts of Middle Earth, like the Ring of Barahir or Anduril.

[@philiptaram]

13:13 Lord of the Rings: The ANIME

[@stam2331]

And bloody glorious it is!!

[@T4G0E]

Now this is a man of quality.

[@sehamsuleiman5303]

So glad you did a video on one of my all time favorite characters! Happy Tolkien Reading Day 💙

[@dwalker420]

Another GREAT video, Thank You! I love Faramir, he's definitely one of my favorites!

[@pendragnx]

That was so good! I can't get enough of these

[@TheJasonselness]

So happy I recently found your channel. I think the relationship between denethor and faramir is the weirdest relationship because they are more alike than boromir and denethor. Only I think faramir is better than denethor and I wonder if maybe denethor had some jealousy because he hadn't turned out that way.

[@sebastianweber7134]

Was really expecting this, cheers from Argentina

[@DorkLords]

Wonderful video, Nerd of the Rings! Happy Tolkien Reading Day!

[@Ithilienranger345]

I loved faramir in the books and in the short amount of time he was shown on screen in the movies, I just related to him it's good to know that after the return of the king he had a happy and well loved life

[@devmag52]

Faramir speaks the words of true patriotism in extolling his love of his home and nation

[@Rschont11]

Naming my future son Faramir and no one can stop me

[@richardwhittaker3843]

Another wonderful video, Tolkien's characters are always so inspiring and full of amazing quotes. Always feel emotional after these videos as well and your music seems to fit so well! :)