Synopsis
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) is an epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott, known for his mastery of grand-scale storytelling and visually stunning worlds. The movie stars Orlando Bloom as Balian of Ibelin, a humble blacksmith who becomes a knight and defends the city of Jerusalem during the Crusades.
Released on May 6, 2005, the film features an outstanding cast including Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Ghassan Massoud, and Jeremy Irons. The story delves deep into themes of faith, honor, war, and tolerance, questioning humanity’s role in religion-driven conflicts.
Set during the 12th century, Kingdom of Heaven explores the fragile peace between Christians and Muslims before the fall of Jerusalem to Saladin, the Muslim leader. The film highlights how compassion and understanding can rise above hatred and violence, even in the darkest of times.
Original title Kingdom of Heaven
IMDb Rating 7.3 341,586 votes
TMDb Rating 6.999 4,626 votes
Director
Director
Cast
Balian de Ibelin
Sibylla
Tiberias
Hospitaler
Saladin
Godfrey de Ibelin
Reynald de Chatillon
Guy de Lusignan
Nasir
Priest
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