And how it was made, also fascinating https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0brzngq/what-do-artists-do-all-day-27-peter-jackson
No family that fought in any wars? You come from a long line of cowards and conscientious objectors? Personally, I do like to remember my family lineage that were conscripted to fight and die in those wars. I like to remember their sacrifice.
Aldo senior is 102 years old and still smacking about my long dead grandmother. So I doubt it's about him.