Balian of Ibelin | Perfect Knight (Kingdom of Heaven)

"Do you know what lies in the holy land? A new world.
And there at the end of the world, you are not what you are born, but what you have within yourself to be"
One of my all-time favourite films and periods of history!
I love to study the Crusader period, such a fascinating, horrendous, and emotionally invested time in history. I think this film captures it brilliantly.
The real Balian of Ibelin was born in the holy land rather than France. He did fight in the battle of Hattin and managed to survive the disastrous defeat of the Crusader armies. After being granted permission to return to Jerusalem to rescue his family and thereafter leave with them, the people begged him to stay and fight for them. In doing so, he went back on his word to Saladin and led the defence of the city, repelling Saladin and his vast army for a few days. In October AD 1187, the city was surrendered, before further bloodshed. Those who could pay the ransom to Saladin would be set free to the coast, such as Balian (who continued to fight for Jerusalem in the Third Crusade with Richard Lionheart) and those who could not be sold into slavery.
Imagine successfully making the already difficult pilgrimage to Jerusalem, that you find yourself amidst a siege of the great city!
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[@ethanmitchell7479]

my lord this is perfect me and my dad are huge Ridley Scott fans we have loved every one of his films and i remember seeing another different edit on this film and going "my god why have we not we seen that one yet!" and so we watched it and its now one of if not our favorite of his films which is quite sad because this and his Robin hood are the two of his films i hear the least about and they are my two favorites! i loved how you broke the video into the 3 different parts the first being about Balian initially going to the holy lands to cleanse himself of sin and that of his wife's you learn and see how he sees this strange world thats caught between the jewish muslim and christian faiths then the second segment grows him he now improves this world as best he can and we see how the conflict begins to grow and how he does as well begin to grow and change as a man to face those conflicts we see him became a true holy man someone who does not fight for a church or faith or king but his people and his principles then in the third segment the battle finally comes the dam finally breaks as war erupts between these radical clashing of faiths between the Muslim and Christian world and Balian does the righteous good and holy thing to do he does not defend the city nor the king or queen nor the church he defends the people i have read all the theory's about the Hospitaler knight (played by the legendary and remarkable David Thewlis) being an angel and i agree with them in many cases there are scenes with him that defy explanation like how he visits him in the desert and then disappears or how he says he will tell his father what he has become and how he talks of religion not as this radical faith or something to follow or practice but rather as something to embody and therefore live by i mean even his character is given no name in the credits he is just stated as "the Hospitaler Knight" in fact one of my favorite quotes ever in history and my favorite within this film is the piece of advice he gives Balian once Balian tells him that god does not speak to him and that he is "outside gods grace" WHICH is also a hint that he is an angel because his reply was "I have not heard that" as if he personally knows god and is saying that God has told him no such thing anyway he follows up with this masterpiece "I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. I have seen too much religion in the eyes of too many murderers. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What god desires is here [points to head] and here [points to heart] and what you decide to do every day, you will be a good man - or not." this is my one of my favorite quotes ever and it is one that i do my best to live by this edit was by far the best ive seen the way you seamlessly cut the music and scenes together as well as the cuts to the same perfect frame shots throughout the film i also loved how you used different versions as well i only watched the theatrical release at first and there is almost nothing of sybillas son becoming king in that version and many stunning scenes were cut from it as well you deserve far more subscribers than you have and this is a masterpiece well done my friend I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO NEXT!

[@RMFilmStudios]

Perfect analysis! You are spot on. I think Kingdom of Heaven is a well known piece of film, but is perhaps shadowed by Ridley Scott’s Gladiator which is also a masterpiece, but is different and less of a historical cultural period based masterpiece like this is. I love both a lot, and they are two of my favourite films. Robin Hood is alright, bur certainly not up there with those two for me. I like Klondike, tv mini series as well about the gold rush with Richard Madden in it. The crusader period is so fascinating and rich in culture and historical events. Considering this is a short period in terms of time, it really is significant. The fact that the first crusade to retaking Jerusalem turned out to be a success is fathomable considering what challenges laid before them. Cool fact to add: Here in England, I was part of an excavation of an estate home that belonged to the Knights Hospitallers which is also very cool! This was so good to read and thank you so much for the brilliant comment and praise :)

[@brysonfreeman3526]

@@RMFilmStudios what about The Last Duel

[@RMFilmStudios]

Not watched it I’m afraid.

[@tigertocloud]

Listen to Vide Cor Muem-it was part of the soundtrack. Beautiful music, many versions by many people-it's in Latin.I like the one with Oberon and Titania.

[@tigertocloud]

@@RMFilmStudios Ridley Scott is my favorite director, however on Kingdom of Heaven he only got right the clothing, according to an historian.

[@mivapusa]

Kingdom of Heaven is one of those rare cases where the life of the real character was even wilder than the movie version.

[@RMFilmStudios]

Desmond Doss in the Hacksaw Ridge film comes to my mind. They had to tone the story down to make it more believable in the film.

[@Ugnutz]

@@RMFilmStudios Audie Murphy is another one

[@stijnvdv2]

yeah but the problem I have with the movie is that nothing is really earned. He goes to Jerusalem, gets everything handed to him coz inheritance of daddy and everyone loves him even before they meet him coz his daddy. Also much plot rubbish like a blacksmith suddenly becomes the best agricultural expert and the best military strategist on the battlefield.... and the 2 sec. of swordpractice which was interrupted and all of the sudden he's the best sword fighter in town that defeats one of the most seasoned Arab fighters of their army... like what? What? I believe there is a name for that... Mary Sue!

[@deborahbenjamin1271]

@@stijnvdv2 I agree, but I also think Orlando Bloom was miss-cast in this. his casting was because of Pirates of the Caribbean/Lord of the Rings - so he was the flavour of the time (even tho he did not lead those films)... he was a weak point in this film.

[@ranvabclc]

@@stijnvdv2 He was a mercenary since he was just a kid before turned a blacksmith. It's explained in the movie.

[@ByronJames7]

"We fight over an offense we did not give, against those who were not alive to be offended." - Balian of Ibelin... These words should be heeded in today's society... The Director's cut is one of my favorite all-time films. Truly a masterpiece. Thank you for this

[@Xfranman]

You are absolutely right about those words. If we, as a people, thought about them we'd know a great deal more peace and could be about building a better life for ourselves and posterity.

[@houssamstitou4613]

We can guide you to visit the places where this masterpiece filmed Byron !!

[@unhackerthelaziestbastardo6083]

A good quote in a perfect world. Unfortunately, past offenses do tend to have lingering effects

[@TheTorqueAholic]

@@unhackerthelaziestbastardo6083 yes, they do. Even though they happened, we can choose to learn from the mistakes of the past and build a better future. Or we can hold people hostage for the things that’s they have not committed

[@TheSerpent21]

Sadly not the case. Seems like anymore all society and those in charge and positions of power want to do is dig up the past rather than lewrn from it and leave it there and move forward.

[@petronilobuan4648]

A man is not a man if he can’t make the world a better place! Bailian of Ibelin

[@thegreatluxor8807]

Which is subjective

[@dbz9393]

''what man is a man who does not make the world a better place''

[@beren1898]

People should read the true Balian of Ibelin. He was far more heroic than what the movie shows. His portrayal in Kingdom of Heaven was honestly overly fictionalized. The guy wasn't some bastard child of a baron and lived as a blacksmith. He was a highborn. Two things that the movie did right was Balian indeed led the defense of Jerusalem and negotiated with Saladin. He also respected by both sides (Christians and Muslims). Did you know that Balian was in Hattin when Saladin crushed the Crusaders? He and some small troops manage to charge and break free to escape the battle and avoid total destruction. He also never run away with Sibylia like in the movie. Instead he went with Richard the Lionheart back to Jerusalem to help end the crusade. Saladin even gave him a castle and few territories to compensate with Balian. Edit: For people asking for a book. You can read Knight of Jerusalem by Helena P. Schrader.

[@Xfranman]

Very interesting. Thank you. The dramatic licence assists in making the movie more active.

[@j_ub4048]

Thank you mu friend

[@francescalee2497]

Sharon Kay Penman’s book The Land Beyond the Sea is all about that version of Balian and it’s fantastic!

[@catsberry4858]

Wow! Definitely sounds even more incredible!

[@francescalee2497]

​@@galibedits7481 Balian came from very little, and one only has to see how people respected him (even Saladin respected him) to know that he was a man worthy of knowing. You can be in awe of great men without putting down other great men. Balian was a fantastic father and husband. He married a wife of a different culture and far greater consequence, but they managed to make it work in a society where marriages often did not work even when people came from the same backgrounds. Two of his children named their sons after him. That's proof of how much they loved him. When he came to Jerusalem after Hattin, he only wanted to get his family to safety. The people begged him to stay and defend them because they literally saw him as their only hope. Can you imagine how he felt at that moment, to have barely escaped back to his young family, knowing that the only home he'd ever had was lost, but then having to choose between doing the right thing (and almost certain death) or protecting and staying with those he loved the most?

[@cuddles9649]

Balian " you ride to certain death", Hospitaller " all death is certain "

[@thediaz07]

It sounds cool but makes no sense. All death IS certain but if I go swimming in shark infested water rather than deciding to just stay out of the water I'll probably live..and then die another day.

[@URKCEHinoSuu]

​@@thediaz07you're mistaken on it's meaning. It's true meaning is death is certain for all. Whether now in shark infested waters, or later on land, you WILL die eventually, one fine day.

[@jimsjacob]

One of my favorite movies. Inspirational too. “Speak the truth, even if means your death”. That’s far harder to do than you might think.

[@theevrymanshow]

I feel like both The Movie nor Orlando Bloom get enough credit for this movie. Such a great movie.

[@thediaz07]

It took me almost 18 years to realize how great this movie really was. When I watched Troy as a young teen I hated Paris for starting the war and allowing Hector to take his place in a 1v1 fight (against the shitty knight from this movie).. I kept seeing Orlando Bloom as Paris from Troy lol. Also this movie didn't do well at the box office and I didn't know the directors cut explained all the missing scenes.

[@Peregrin3]

Balian is one of those historical figures where the real person was greater than his legend, another example of this is Desmond Doss from the movie Hacksaw Ridge, Mel Gibson said when he made the film he reduced what Doss did because he didn't think audiences would believe it.

[@masterofdesaster8]

I once read an anecdote about Desmond Doss: His Medal of Honor citation says that he saved 75 fellow soldiers under enemy fire, yadda-yadda. Well, that number was a compromise: Doss' CO actually wanted to put 100 saved soldiers in his report, but Doss argued apparently tooth and nails that he could only remember 50, so they agreed on 75.

[@danemon8423]

cause most of the time it's propaganda. They most of teh tame, exagerate the stories. Unless it's told by the person itself it's not really true

[@bechmich]

Your quality will be known among your enemies, beore ever you meet them my friend - powerfull quote.

[@pol1229]

I know this is Balian's video, but I loved the actor who played Saladin. Made me want a spinoff from Saladin's side.

[@travzac619]

The Directors cut has always been my favorite it really does show a lot and without a doubt the Kingdom of Heaven will always be my #1 movie in my heart

[@mattalibozek7258]

One of my favorite scenes from this movie is when he takes the oath of a knight and gets smacked “this is your oath and this is so you remember it”

[@petergaskin1811]

This is the last blow that you will take unanswered.

[@DJake78]

A King may move a man, a father may claim a son, but remember that even when those who move you be Kings, or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God, you cannot say, "But I was told by others to do thus." Or that, "Virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that.

[@TheParez]

A good reminder for all the christians who practice hate, violence, racism and intolerance all around all over the world.

[@TheParez]

And of course not just christians, but from every religion.

[@DJake78]

@@TheParez Never stated just Christians. The movie and the time period in Jerusalem was predominately Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

[@TheCrow938]

This is still one of my favorite movies ever. So good.

[@TheParez]

I come to this video almost bi-weekly if not even weekly as a pilgrimage to remind myself. I think I was around 13 something when I first saw the movie..

[@ArwenUndomiel406]

I wish Hollywood hadn't forgotten how to make masterpieces such as this.

[@DJake78]

Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong. That is your oath.

[@StimParavane]

Arise Sir Knight!

[@worldfacts5298]

Sadly Baldwin never actually ordered Balian to defend Jerusalem or asked him to marry his sister. He simply took the task of defending because he realized he was the only somewhat competent military tactician left in the entire city. Although Baldwin and many high ranking nobles in Jerusalem had s plan to ask Balian to marry his sister so not fully out of nowhere.

[@roger2264]

In reality, Balian was married. He also was not separated from his father. The movie was entertaining but far, far from being accurate. At the end of the battle, Salahudin allowed Balian and others safe passage to leave, but a monetary price had to be paid per head. When the money was depleted, and the price could not be paid for their freedom, the remaining individuals were taken as slaves to work off the price.

[@acdragonrider]

Tis film was an essential part of my childhood. Looking back, I do like my history films a bit more accurate. But I still love the questions it puts about what being a good man/good knight means.... What this 'kingdom of heaven' is supposed to be for all of us.

[@LefftyJoozou]

I loved this movie when I was a kid and thanks to this video, i gotta rewatch it. This gave me goosebumps. Perfect.

[@samuelh9599]

True masterpiece. Your mixing of music and scenes is truly beautiful :D

[@RMFilmStudios]

I appreciate your comment! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@willhull1735]

It's a subtly brilliant movie with a deeper meaning about respecting all fellow man, woman and child and not thinking you are above one another.

[@josephlacorte-jd9wu]

Casting was perfect ! Great director too

[@nicknamed1827]

What a story! What a cast! What a movie!

[@tigertocloud]

Balian was one hell of a man, his real life was much greater than the movie

[@paulkelly660]

It’s very rare that I enjoy films, but this was absolutely fantastic. 👏👏

[@daviddurflinger3104]

One of the greatest movies I have ever seen 😍

[@sleepyBear33]

un-Credited Ed Norton as the King of Jerusalem, such an amazing movie, one of my favorites of all time

[@optimisticnihilist3417]

Holy shit I never would have known.

[@malikiskandar5510]

On social media we always see a war of words between Muslims and Christians in defending their respective religions but behind that there is a film that unites these two factions, namely the kingdom of heaven. I saw a lot of video clip edits of this movie circulating on social media and when I opened the comment section, almost 80% of the comments were positive and some of them quarreled with each other.

[@frankhoffman3566]

Really a great movie. There are so many memorable lines in it. It takes great writing and great filmmakers to depict the surrender of Jerusalem as a heroic triumph.

[@pedrovitsch]

One of the best movies ever made ... kingdom of heaven ... the directors cut!

[@MaximusAugustusOrthodox]

God is Good ❤God bless you all and your loved ones 🙏

[@danielkullick872]

One of the best movies ever made - ever!

[@GloriaDahlke]

I watched this movie over and over, I own it,I love it ,love the cast... Thumbs up .. ❤️ 🕊️

[@debbiedugay8574]

this is one of my all time favorite movies.....

[@johncourt6434]

One of the most underrated movies. I learn more from it every time I watch it

[@kulu3850]

The KOH Director's cut is my second favorite movie all time after Gladiator. To me, Marton Csokas, Liam Neeson and Jeremy Irons stole the movie with their performances. I have watched the movie many times and can never get tired of it.

[@Theluckyonesss]

The director cut is the only way to watch this epic movie. Even my kids.love this movie.i do how ever make them close thier eyes on the extreme parts of the movie.

[@AleksandarBosnjak]

One of the greatest movies ever made, It looks like Lord God Himself was acting in this masterpiece of Ridley Scott ! This movie showes us that we all need to respect others no matter what religion or nationality they are, this what God wants from us.

[@nelvaldo.4850]

This is fantastic thankyou!!! Why on God's holy earth didn't this film get the credits it so desperately deserved????? Al never know to this day, I think it asnt yet clicked yet with some, but in years to come people will watch this and think YES !!!!!!!!! Orlando bloom isn't the best actor out there, but this brought the whole best out of him. Every character was nailed perfectly, as for the guy who played Baldwin, I'm completely speechless!!!!! A masterpiece this !!!!!!!!!

[@nelvaldo.4850]

@@genegottloeb7281 👍

[@pduidesign]

It was a crime that the studio did not make the directors cut the actual release cut. This movie would have won Oscar after Oscar if the director’s cut was released in the movie theaters.

[@petersclafani4370]

Modern men needs to be like them.

[@InVinoVeratas]

There have been quite a few times my uncle referred to me as "Balian", I never took it as an insult. It was an honour.

[@Winsoo1]

lol? okay

[@Pro_studios]

Mate I've been waiting for this one 🕜 what an amazing edit .love your work . please keep your hard work up -

[@RMFilmStudios]

Yeh, sorry about the delay mate, finding music and the film can be a long time of trial and error. It’s got to have been worth the wait though haha 😁 Cheers!

[@MarkoVeselic]

Imagine you are holding down a siege for 12 days agains Salahudin. This man should be praised by all humans.

[@Leksus73]

Beautiful rendering. Just perfect. Thank you!

[@grilledleeks6514]

this movie is so good, and so few of my friends even know it exists.

[@christopherkingsland4604]

Excellent collage of scenes and dialogue !!

[@kulu3850]

THIS IS BEYOND AMAZING!!!!!

[@DRAGONSTX]

Great Job On One of the greatest movies ever Made. Rise A knight.

[@tmarius3886]

I virtually never comment, but that was a beautifully put together supercut that showcased all the emotion of the film and the setting. Well done!

[@RMFilmStudios]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@taylorw]

I agree entirely. “Let God do with it what he will” … the final exasperation of Balian, and all of us watching; aware of the bloody centuries that followed. (Still gutting the land. What is Russian Orthodox for Deus vult?)

[@lucapagano7636]

one of my favorite films

[@williamskiles7098]

Great compilation, flawless

[@jaegerbomb269]

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Kingdom of Heaven. Yet the real Balian of Ibelin was so much more awesome than what was shown. Look him up.

[@user-qb5vy5ng5f]

A perfect knight and .. a perfect movie. My best movie ever!

[@Honda-wf6qj]

The perfect example of a real man showing respect to others despite different beliefs...and still fighting for what is true and right...not land or wealth...for the innocent people that know nothing of war...for freedom.😮

[@lucianobarros1437]

Amazing! Bravo! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@papaholke6909]

GOOD LEADER MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY ... MAKE PEOPLE PROSPER ... MAKE PEOPLE SAFE ... MAKE COUNTRY SECURE ... WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO FIND ONE ...

[@rechannel864]

I miss movies that have good writing and scripts ❤

[@crusade5886]

Magnificent work my friend! Congratulations with 10k subscribers!

[@RMFilmStudios]

Cheers mate :)

[@lukasnavar]

Impressive. Strong. Excelent. Congratulations!

[@vikinginger1889]

This movie is one of those hidden gems. Should have got more attention than it did. Edit: there are scenes in this that are not in the actual film.....why?

[@TheTorqueAholic]

I’m guessing you haven’t seen the director’s cut. Ridley Scott was so pissed off at how the theatrical version was cut up, he disowned/disavowed it and re-edited to his original vision

[@RMFilmStudios]

I used directors cut. You should always watch that version. I’ve seen theatrical version only once.

[@Daergarz]

Ah, then you have joy ahead of you; watch the DC and rejoice over the true version of the movie. Almost on par with the Snyder cut of Justice League in making it better.

[@aurelian7831]

The Director's cut is the only version to watch. This is the movie that Ridley Scott wanted. The stupid studio executives chopped it up and edited badly. They thought the movie was to long and audiences would not want to watch a long movie. Their version was garbage and died at the box office. The Director's cut took a life of its own and became successful on DVD and streaming and word of mouth. One of the best movie depiction of medieval warfare ever. The story is parr fictional, but the events happened and the characters are real.

[@caroleappling2007]

The director’s cut of this movie is so good.

[@delmccormack7001]

Great edit. Very powerful.💗🙂

[@artisticmuses]

Absolutely the best film I have ever seen.

[@Cambryn18]

I love this film, every time I watch it it gives me the chills. It even inspired my college thesis and some human rights written productions in high school 😅

[@1990RFD]

Ridley Scott's Balian is a brilliant depiction of a modernist. Indifferent to Truth, indifferent to Jerusalem's lot, indifferent to everything except to his own sense of righteousness, his "conscience".

[@ebiekem]

"Nothing....... EVERYTHING". 'nuff said

[@franklin1559]

Great job !

[@RMFilmStudios]

The likes of Leonidas, Achilles, Hector, Ragnar Lothbrok, Kray Twins are in my playlist! Link - kzbin.info/aero/PLBpNLHddJrMnSHo4mt0hQzgecsM2gMcGH

[@vininicius27836]

Nice video

[@TheParez]

Just rewatched this masterpiece yday. What a movie, sheesh. Perfection. Cheff's kiss.

[@the_silverking]

A Year ago? Damn, didn't know its still popular. My name is Balian actually, Super epic. Love the movie to bits.

[@martincernohorsky1265]

Ritir umře kdy když umře poslední člověk , který mu veril. Buď svobodou bud tim co člověk nezmůže ví , že jse jednou obrátí v nás . Vidíš svět krásný vidíš jen války jediný zlo😢 to musime mi proc bojovat když život tak krátký ...gz

[@Tomsgate101]

Outstanding edit Sir, very well done! Fitting for this truly brilliant movie.

[@RMFilmStudios]

Thank you!!

[@Tomsgate101]

@@RMFilmStudios You're most welcome. Going through some of your other edits now (and subscribed!)... I truly hope you're working in the film industry, otherwise it's truly a loss for all of us movie lovers! Keep it up and tell stories! ;)

[@odin1185]

Really wish the extended directors cut wasn't so hard to find

[@connorp8408]

I love how a blacksmith just shows up and know how to irregate better than natives to a desert

[@owenyexley7290]

Excellent edit.

[@alesh2275]

This is one of my favorite movies …

[@albertperrin694]

This is one of my favorite movies. There was something else that was wrong regarding the population of Jerusalem after the surrender. Many of them were not allowed to leave and were enslaved. The movie made it look like everyone was allowed to leave.

[@jojobaker1764]

I have this movie .. I've also studied the crusades.. much of this movie is historic truth much of this movie is historic fantasy .. which makes for a very good movie.. 6 thumbs up .. 👍 👌 👏

[@zulumusicaincondicionalnat755]

Thanks man 💯

[@ThehulkGreen]

One of my favorite films, it is such an epic film.

[@byron8657]

From King Baldwin IV advising Bailan of Ibelin a novice untested knight; A king can move a man, a father can claim a son but the soul belongs to the man! K

[@umar9266]

film is tooo awrsome and the man salahuddin ayyubi how he forgive not take a single blood of civilian innocence womeb is just amazing leaderr

[@ricardojuarez4832]

This is the most beautiful historical we'll made Master piece

[@TheAndorianWarrior]

What's interesting is this Balian of Ibelin was a real person. However, he never was in France. He was born in Jerusalem, he grew up in Jerusalem, he died in Jerusalem. He never went to Europe. He also had 2 elder brothers; Hugh and Baldwin. Their father died in 1150, at that time the lordship of Ibelin passed to Hugh who was the eldest. He died in 1169, and Baldwin, being the next eldest took over. However he already was Lord of Ramia.....so he gave Ibelin to Balian. What a nice brother! So Balian was always a part of the nobility of Jerusalem; I'm at a loss as too why they deceived the viewers by making out he was a "blacksmith" in France. Maybe a way to make him out to be some courageous commoner. While he was a great leader and did indeed defend Jerusalem from Saladin he was not a commoner. He was a knight, from birth. He is actually considered a great Knight, was highly respect by both Saladin and King Baldwin (not his brother, king of Jerusalem) and except for the silly stuff about being a blacksmith and France the rest is pretty much true :) The House of Ibelin also went on for many years....it didnt end until a few hundred years later when the crusades finally stopped happening. After that......the house disappeared into legend. A shame, some really great Knights came from this house.

[@RMFilmStudios]

I think the director/writers wanted to show the pilgrimage and why people travelled from Europe to the Holy Land rather than just plant the main character in Jerusalem already. The main character is basically the viewers at home, we are learning as we go along with his journey, rather than the character already knowing Jerusalem etc. They could’ve just created a fictional character, but I think they chose Balian as the main character because he was respected by both sides and obviously they wanted to portray the defence of Jerusalem in AD 1187.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

I was a medieval reenactor for many years [the SCA, the largest US medieval reenactment group] and subject of 'greatest knight in Christendom' often came up. A lot of names were tossed back and forth. William Marshall, Simon de'Montfort, William Wallace, and yes, Balian of Ibelin. But for my money, and I'm well acquainted with the careers of all these worthies, the most valorous and most true-to-his-oaths knight ever was Don Roderigo Dias de'Bivar, el Cid. And no, that is NOT the 'Charleston Heston effect'. Although I will stipulate that Sophia Loren could look at me with those eyes and I'd probably commit the atrocity of her choice... 😆 In addition, I am indeed a fan of 'El Cid' the movie for the sheer pageantry of it. As a medieval movie, however, it is SO wrong... but it's gloriously wrong... in a '13th Warrior' kind of way. As for the real Don Roderigo, his career is even MORE filled with intrigue, treachery, and heroism than the movie portrays, and I encourage everyone to give his wiki entry a look.

[@therealunclevanya]

There is a Spanish El Cid tv series on Amazon that is very good kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWTHdpSqarZpZ9U

[@Conan3145]

Rodrigo rules.

[@lukaszjanusz4230]

Zawisza the Black?

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@lukaszjanusz4230 I'm unfamiliar with him, but I'll look him up.

[@philippesanchez1811]

God will understand my lord, cause if does not then He is nit God and we do not have to worry....

[@abeyjacob6471]

Perfect Knight.

[@danb4811]

Hell of a cast.

[@3Kefka6Palazzo9]

The world will always need a 'Perfect' knight even if a Great Knight loses faith and does not understand! For the people, not the walls defended. Their quality will be known among their enemies before ever they meet them, Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub. As a Christian, I would call you a brother. Thank all of you for I finally understand because of this video. Not only is Jerusalem in need OF A PERFECT KNIGHT....humanity is!!

[@PolyCube71]

I really love this movie. Have watched it at least 4 times.

[@StephSancia]

My New Earthly SANCTUARY 🙏 I've watched this so many times recently, I don't care if it's not 100% historically accurate (as some people bicker about here) because it brings me inner peace with hope in my lifelong search for God and Heaven ... and in my older years with failing health it's calming viewing to my heart and soul ❤ And as an epic movie it's just absolutely FABULOUS, thee best I've seen in such a LONG time ❤ Gratitude for the Upload 🌞

[@fredhall5038]

I have not seen the movie, but I have known the need for peace with God. I suppose God found me and not I found Him. Whatever causes you to resist the God of the Holy Bible is that which resists your search for peace. Jesus said to His disciples that he would leave them with his peace, not the peace of this broken world, and broken men, but God’s peace, peace unbreakable. Your search for God begins and ends with Him.

[@barbelvonhorsten1970]

Der beste Film aller Zeiten. Diese Männer hatten noch Ehre und Mut!

[@SilentDaisy08]

wooooooooooooooooow this is amazing

[@RMFilmStudios]

Thank youuuu! ☺️😁

[@lorna5diazaracena543]

un caballero es fiel a los principios valor respeto proteger al necesitado cuidar su integridad física y personal y de los demás al final es así es gracias lo dino esta en todo gracias

[@A-G-A-G]

Tbh I would have loved to have seen a king Richard the lion heart film with Ian glen

[@RMFilmStudios]

YES!

[@PeteBolo-gi6qe]

Never got to watch the movie then,but after watching a lot of clips,watching it soon is of deep interest....the speech Balian made in defending Jerusalem and the one he made in making every abled men knights,need to be understood by the current people living in those areas now....If those were the exact same words Balian emphasized then..

[@A-G-A-G]

Eva green ran rings around Orlando acting wise in this film- her and her character are what make the directors cut so great. The theatrical is only so-so because of the lack of her prescence

[@StimParavane]

This was a film packed with great actors. Bloom did an excellent job, ably supported.

[@A-G-A-G]

@@StimParavane I agree that it’s packed with amazing actors, and imo Eva green is the standout. But to say that Orlando did anything more than a sub-par, mediocre performance would be an overstatement- though he’s better in it than most his work

[@StimParavane]

@@A-G-A-G I disagree. I enjoyed his performance very much. I think this might be the only film (apart from the extended editions of LOTR) where the director's cut is much superior.

[@Jerry312]

Beautiful epic story. And the clash of civilizations. It always ends the war.