I have read myself an old Arab text speaking of the Templars, it described them as the most valiant and brave fighters among the Crusaders, they were the ones to stand their grounds till the end, even in a losing fight.
They were heavily armored the tanks of the period, This was equivalent of modern-day army against much larger foe ...in modern terms, this would be like America fighting NKorea on its soil.
I've read several accounts of knights and their horses. They were considered a labor of love to maintain and the knight's most trusted companion; where their fellow knights would abandon or betray them, their horses did not. To kill a knight's horse was one of the greatest forms of dishonor.
I loved that throughout history horses were always respected. Seen as noble creatures, a trusty and honorable steed. Killing them is basically putting a mark on your head.
Leaffordes And I've lived in Saudi Arabia for 20 years and have seen both camels and horses up close. 1. Horses can't bend their necks like that. 2. Horses don't have hair around their necks 3. Horses don't have necks that long. 4. Their ears are too small. 5. Horses CAN'T sit like that. 6. Their snouts are different. 7. They have freaking humps!
Forgive or trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us. Humans need to have absolute responsibility over ourselves and our emotions.
Hollywood always does this. You would have thought there'd be enough material or imagination where the good guys don't have to be stupid to still have someone to fight.
Anyone who do some research on the Frankish invasion " according to the Arabs, Seljuk Turks and Persian; there were similar characters that, making temporary alliances with local Emirs.
Years ago two of my friends got into a fight. One got knocked out the other didn't get touched. The one who lost regained his sense then pushed the winner's motorbike over. This scene is 100% historically accurate.
Muhammad Farouq Indeed, protect the innocent, the weak and the helpless. No matter what if that person is of a different faith do not let them be persecuted by those who seek only to do harm.
Krushpak 99 People lets not fight, let us agree that no matter what race or faith or any other factor that calls up controversy, no one deserves to be persecuted. Defend the weak and the Innocent, safeguard the helpless and if there is no other way then put yourself at risk to keep others safe from harm.
This scene is totally cool! But as a Templar nerd, I'd like to point out that Arn's cross symbol is actually that of the Order of Christ. The Temlar cross was just solid red, without the central white cross.
You have no proof of that. Brother. Many swords of Templar warrior monks.were different. Do not make comparison s( nerd ?)Don't judge those that serve the lord our Jesus Christ. Make no comparisons. If so I will meet you in battle . With the same sword. Do not jest. Or ever make this statement again. You defile our holy order. Pray for forgiveness as you are not worthy to judge anyone albeit Christ and god himself.
Toasted Cat...you nerd! I used to live in Baldock and I've visited the Royston Cave, Templar Country to be sure! If you've never been to Royston cave it's well worth a visit. Baldock is the olde English name for Baghdad, I love history!
it funny how most people dont know the different orders that fought in the crusades and only know the main ones their were a lot of smaller ones or sub groups within the larger ones that depended on where the members were from
I have watched this film many times. It was extremely well made and the acting is second to none. If you haven't seen it then your missing out on a wonderful film experience.
For those who have not seen this movie/serie the horse's name if i remember it correctly...is chamziin and he got the horse when he was a little kid, so you can say that they have been through everything! it makes it more sad
Chamtzin is an Arab word you hear every so often in Israel in the weather reports. They are hot desert winds, kind of like the Santa Ana winds in CA. No fun, but a great name for a horse.
The reputation of the Templars has been tarnished. Obviously by the French king. But also by the Assassin's Creed games (for those who play them obvs). In those games the Templars start off as evil oppressors. They later evolve but still are the enemy to the protagonist. The real Templars weren't really like that. Sure they were ruled over by the Church which is as corrupt as it gets. But the Knights themselves were the very definition of what a knight should be; honourable, chivalrous, faithful, loyal, and fearless. Yes they did fight Arabs and other soldiers but they protected civilians who made pilgrimages to Jerusalem. They swore off money, titles, land, and love to live the life of a poor warrior monk. To protect everyone that needed protecting. Everyone.
They were the richest bankers of all Europe ... They owned lands and commanderies in all Europe, were wealthy beyond reason by gifts and looting of the Holy land and useless after the Crusades failure. Don"t be so romantic, leaders of the Templar order were like all men of this era.
As an Irish Catholic u disrespect everything Christianity is about I may have been born irish catholic but to me religion is man made and men can twist it listen there were sevral crusading orders the Teutonic the Templar’s the hospitaliar who btw set up the first hospitals of the time (probably the most noble crusaders were the ones tryna heal rather then crusade) but u have to recognize that back then claiming the holy land was not right slaughtering innocents was not right now too me I believe in god and heaven but I also believe in acceptance and the Bible can be twisted in soooo many ways for people to get power but too me one thing that stands out is “love thy neighbor” IT IS THAT EASY it doesn’t matter how different he/she is love thy neighbor Doesn’t matter if their lgbtq doesn’t matter if they believe in a different belief all that matters is that they are human too
Shuai Zhao horses were extremely expensive in those days. It was mostly something only the rich could afford and most cavalry that had proper trained horses for war were borrowed from the military not owned by the individual soldier. It was also the best form of transport at the time providing both speed and manoeuvrability. A good horse was worth a hell of a lot. Killing his horse ensures that he's stuck with all the tack it includes and he will be stuck on foot until he can either buy another (assuming he has the funds and access to horses to chose from) or the military gives him one which he would then be expected to surrender upon leaving the army or if a superior asks for the animal. It also means that if a battle occurs where cavalry is used that if or when a retreat is issued he would be expected to be part of the group that covers the retreat as cavalry is only useful if it is moving. The moment the horse stops the rider is pretty screwed as the average sword isn't quite long enough to do quick and serious damage unless you hit very important parts like the head.... Which is generally either protected or not staying still so you can hit it. Meanwhile the opposition is likely either using a pike or spear of some sort giving them the advantage of weapon length... Or a sword like the rider. And if the rider won't just die? While you can always gut the horse and it will likely trap the rider when it falls giving an easier target or cut the girth strap. Another common strategy was to slice along the leg either to try for the artery or to cause the leg to jerk from pain freaking the horse out further and making it rear. His armour and gear (both quality, type, and amount) would single him out as a more important target among foot soldiers. Being on horseback during military campaigns also means you are seen what with being seated higher then everyone else and all. It makes it much easier to direct people while still being able to get the hell out of the way if necessary. (Fights tend to be loud and messy.) There's also the matter that a horse can carry more then a human could ever hope to so if necessary you could load the horse with food and water and go on foot allowing you to travel further then if you were on foot. There was no guarantee that springs or wells between cities were safe to drink from (or in cities for that matter) but it was generally safer to use a supply that a town or city had then one on the road.
Everyone in the comments explaining that a battle horse costs time and money to train and so that's why he reacted this way... Guys, he just loved his horse. Just watch the movie, it's crystal clear.
tsuba .666 also in Templar code it’s forbidden to eat your horse if starving your becomes your friend and you it’s so yeah he loved it also it never cost money to train it they always had the proper training and equipment
Yes, he had this fine horse since he was a boy and loved the steed immensely. Yours is the correct comment regarding the hose. it had NOTHING to do with the horses training.
@@Methodius7 the first man didn't wear his coif, and judging by how high he swung, it could be assumed that he struck his head, rather than at the maille, and finished him off with a hard thrust, one of the ways maille can be countered.
It isn't about that. It isn't a revenge for the horse. But taking back his mercy because as they killed the horse they said: ok, it isn't over yet, man, come on.
Of course. He was making a point and sending a message to others of his tribe (Templar s) by letting them live, for killing strangers not of his tribe, but within his territory. But to make it personal by killing his horse? The insult can not be forgiven. And the others may have lived if they had not gotten involved, accepted the message and delivered it to the rest of the tribe.
If I was an incompetent with the sword I might have thought twice about the cowardly killing of the horse of the man who had just downed me and my two fellow soldiers.
The guy just dismounted the three of us like a total champ, let's kill his horse out of petty malice just to see what happens; Darwinism to its finest.
Horses are pure love and true companion of any warrior around the globe . Killing of a horse shouldnt be forgiven. Though this was a made up scene but still it brought tears in my eyes 😭
Imagine the lack of forethought you have to have to kill a Knight's horse after he just beat but spared you and your companions. Like, "hey, I know you just didn't kill me, big fan of that, thank you. What would your reaction be if I killed your horse though? Just wondering".
The reason he was annoyed was because under templar law they could only own 1 horse and that was for thier own transport and they paid for the horses themselves - Hence forth why you never ever attacked their horses
I’ve read the books which I could not put down. A superb movie, with great acting. Sadly, few know of it. Should be watched in tandem with Kingdom Under Heaven.
Arn acts the way a Templar SHOULD ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A true knight defends the weak. Regardless of what faith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wrong. You never even saw this movie. Arn's entire life was spent honoring and trusting the lord's work. He shouldn't have turned his back on him but that's no cause to relinquish all honor.
As I Norwegian myself, I thought it was extremely cringeworthy that Harald (the blonde Viking dude) was speaking modern eastern norwegian, without any alterations to his accent. They could at least have made him try to make it sound a bit more formal to suit the historical setting (nvm the fact that norwegian and swedish were pretty much the same languages at the time). Just too bad that they skipped most the Templar/Holy Land stuff in the movie/series. The 2nd book (about Arns 20 years as a Templar) was my favourite, but the series mainly focused on the material from the 1st and 3rd books (his youth/teen years up until joining the Templars, and the time after his return to Sweden). I also feel like they failed to portay just how badass Arn was supposed to be. In the books, you are constantly reminded that the Templars were the best trained soldiers of all of Europe, essentially a Medieval Special Forces, and that Arn used this knowledge to reform the Swedish (Sweden didn't yet exist as a nation, but let's just use that term anyway) military once he returned. We do see them training, but nothing about the reasons and explainations about it, which was a vital part of the 3rd book.
It is a film and a bargain is struck between director (author) and audience (reader). For the director demands in return some work of you. It requires on your part a 'suspension of belief' or else the film (or book, or play) can not work. It was never meant to be a realistic 'recreation': for that you have, well, life! In the word's of Shakespeare* when all he had was a crude wooden stage on which 'create a mirage of reality But pardon, gentles all, The flat unraised spirits that have dared On this unworthy scaffold to bring forth So great an object: can this cockpit hold The vasty fields of France? Or may we cram Within this wooden O the very casques That did affright the air at Agincourt? O, pardon! And let us, On your imaginary forces work. Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts; Think when we talk of horses, that you see them Printing their proud hoofs i' the receiving earth; For 'tis your thoughts that now must deck our kings, Carry them here and there...... So, you see, put in the work, use your mind and your imagination. Failing that you can watch cartoons or read comics! * Henry V (Prologue)
I cant see the logic of that one knight to kill Arn's horse after he single-handily took out 3 people on his own. What does he expect to happen after he kills the horse?
The Knights Templar were not just "any crusader"! There only mission was to actualize justice and Christ's peace by protecting the Christian pilgrims and innocent of any faith. According to Muslim sources the Templar knights were respected and generally on good terms with the local Muslim population, in which they traded and interacted with, which is why some Christians falsely claimed that they were heretical.
John Parisot de la Valette was a Knight Hospitaler. He was the grandmaster of the Knights of St. John who fought and successfully repulsed the Turks at the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, in which the vastly outnumbered Christians held out for over 3 months against an Ottoman force containing no less than 30,000 soldiers, including the Janissaries, as well as the Sultan's fleet of some 193 ships. He is one of the greatest Christian patriots of all time!
It's really quite hard to hit your target with a couched lance. But considering he's a trained knight with enough confidence to bring a lance into battle, I doubt he'd miss. It's probably just God's work.
This love with the templer and the horse reminds me of the Love between legendary Rajput ruler Maharana Pratap and his famous horse Chetak. Chetak saved the life of Maharana Pratap in the battle and took him across the river which the other enemy horses can't do so.
No respectable swordsman would ever sheath his weapon without wiping it down first. If that had sword had sand on it, it could prevent him from removing it from the scabbard. That's also why blood needs to be cleaned off. Movies are always showing them sticking their swords in ground. That's a great way to dull an edged weapon.
Thank you. Yes, 3 books. Excellent. Supposedly based on an actual person, the founder of Sweden. His eventual wife suffered as much as he while staying in a nunnery after having delivered his son.
For those who think that the knights viewed horses with sentiments of nobility or love, think again. They viewed horse as assets, and the more wealthy knights had several spares it tow. There were thre tyupes they kept, but no specific breed, as breeding was not an art in the 12th century. That would start about 1500. Early knights of the crusades rode whatever horse was strong, big, and had stamina. Generally, all western horses were a lot smaller than those seen in today's movies. They kept other types as every day riders, keeping the war horses fresh. The daily riders were selected for their smooth walking gait and steady temperment, since most riding was done at walking paces. The idea of not killing another knight's horses was not becauase of some kind of chivalric thinking. It was to be able to claim those horses and thus gain wealth - period. Chivalry among knights in battle was not universal in the heat of the fight. It was never shown towards footsoldiers or peasant levies. The peasants and footmen would also try to take down a knight for his horse. They were not allowed to keep it, though, but were paid for it by the next ranking noble.
Where is the realistic combat, there is only cuts,no choreography,Its hard to understand anything,lazy action scene like most swordfighting movies,nothing spesific
For a Knight Templar his Horse is his Brother his Best friend! In the Crusaders wars several Knights and their squires take the arrows and Blows of the swords intended to kill their Horse! K
Let me get this straight: he was stationary with a sword, the other guy was charging at him with a lance, but somehow his sword reached to the other guy and cut him down before the other guys lance could reach to him? How does it work? Last time I checked lances were longer than swords. I would understand if he made some kind of evasive manuever or parry the lance with his sword but he didnt. He just sat on his saddle and swung his sword.
rasnac um excuse me? Nonsensical argument? Movies bend the truth all the time as THEY ARE MOVIES. They are not real and are designed to ENTERTAIN YOU. That’s what my argument is you neurotic, nonsensical little bitch.
@@squakrock Yes but in terms of filmography, the shots should be made so the viewer actually understands what is going on, especially in an action sequence.
Bad name is given by the people like the ones who killed thousands of women and children in Jerusalem/surroundings in the name of Jesus!!! what kind of LOVE was that??
@@hafiznauman8029 Knights Templar never killed children or Women, the Knights Orden of the Templars was founded only AFTER the conquest of Jerusalem. Muslim Warriors killed a lot more Christian Women and Children when they conquered Jerusalem. They started the War when they killed Christian Pilgers and closed the holy Land for them.
Do you own the international cut or both movies as a whole? This belongs to the 2nd movie, and if I'm not mistaken it was eliminated during the international cut. The scene that follows, with the elder of the tribe comforting Arn after he was forced to put his horse down, is one of the most powerful scenes in the whole movie.
goodness and benevolence are shown in the character of a person when that person deals with others, animal or people, weaker that them...bullies always abuse those weaker than them
Of course the Poor knights of Christ were also respected by their Saracen enemies and fought bravely against their unjust invasion of Christian lands, and the atrocities committed against the native Christian and Arab populations such as slavery, death, and dihimmitude.
Gerald May yes many were forced and practiced their religion in secret. ppl always join the invaders. difference is the dhimmis were natives and enjoyed islamic rule they fought for it for their freedom
As I am one who seeks logos over doxa, I would be interested in your sources as to the names of the turcopoles who "practiced in secret; forced to join" the defenders of Christian pilgrims? Or is the source just Islamic apologetics or multicultural historical distortions?
![The Battle of Lena [Arn The kingdom at the end of the road]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/61exeRGy2Ac/mqdefault.jpg)
I have read myself an old Arab text speaking of the Templars, it described them as the most valiant and brave fighters among the Crusaders, they were the ones to stand their grounds till the end, even in a losing fight.
Ossa Ghalyoun that's why they we're also nicked name "God's Warriors". but now they are view as heartless murders with no honor.
they were what they were accused of was lies the church and the French got greedy
They were heavily armored the tanks of the period, This was equivalent of modern-day army against much larger foe ...in modern terms, this would be like America fighting NKorea on its soil.
Religion can be Poison if you take it too far
@Eye Ball coward? philipe le bel? you joke
I've read several accounts of knights and their horses. They were considered a labor of love to maintain and the knight's most trusted companion; where their fellow knights would abandon or betray them, their horses did not. To kill a knight's horse was one of the greatest forms of dishonor.
I loved that throughout history horses were always respected.
Seen as noble creatures, a trusty and honorable steed. Killing them is basically putting a mark on your head.
This is not a very good horse. I shall not keep it.
The templars were so poor initially that they didn't have a horse each. their emblem is a picture of two men on one horse
@@neilgulati7918 That was when the templars were new.
Knights travelled to war with several horses and a retinue of servants. An expensive profession.
Gotta love how the camels are just chilling around like "Humans doing weird shit again."
+Date Masamune those are horses you fucking idiot
+Leaffordes 0:38 Those are the most camel-like horses I've ever seen.
+Date Masamune that's horses, i would know, i live on a farm
Leaffordes And I've lived in Saudi Arabia for 20 years and have seen both camels and horses up close.
1. Horses can't bend their necks like that.
2. Horses don't have hair around their necks
3. Horses don't have necks that long.
4. Their ears are too small.
5. Horses CAN'T sit like that.
6. Their snouts are different.
7. They have freaking humps!
+Date Masamune he is trolling you lol
Never, EVER turn you back on a man who tried to harm you.
Just give it a light chance to degrade himself
Forgive or trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us. Humans need to have absolute responsibility over ourselves and our emotions.
Hollywood always does this. You would have thought there'd be enough material or imagination where the good guys don't have to be stupid to still have someone to fight.
А как называется фильм?
i like that statement..this is good principles in life..
as a horse owner myself, this scene always brings tears to my eyes
In the book , the tribe leader tell to Arn that he, as a Beduin can understand his sorrow. Then he gave him a young arabian stallion as a present .
to templar their mount was sacred they were their brother like any knight
I don't have a horse but I have a dog.
Anyone who do some research on the Frankish invasion " according to the Arabs, Seljuk Turks and Persian; there were similar characters that, making temporary alliances with local Emirs.
Would have been nice if bow dude stopped the guy from killing his horse instead of jumping in last second.
Years ago two of my friends got into a fight. One got knocked out the other didn't get touched. The one who lost regained his sense then pushed the winner's motorbike over. This scene is 100% historically accurate.
Some division
Thats a real man no matter what religion you are Islam christian or jews or buddhism true human beings defend the poor innocents and save them
Muhammad Farouq Indeed, protect the innocent, the weak and the helpless. No matter what if that person is of a different faith do not let them be persecuted by those who seek only to do harm.
Oh the little Jugopussy has something to blabber about again :)
Krushpak 99 People lets not fight, let us agree that no matter what race or faith or any other factor that calls up controversy, no one deserves to be persecuted. Defend the weak and the Innocent, safeguard the helpless and if there is no other way then put yourself at risk to keep others safe from harm.
yeah in theory it works... one look at the workd and u see that it doesnt
Always do what's right!
Just don't be tricked
into fake wars
by greedy leaders
Arn the Templar through all the cheating and wickedness, did his job and duty to protect what he believes in. A fine lesson, thanks for this.
That is why the Pope had them murdered.
Killing a knights horse was a big no no.Horses took a lot of time and money to train.
That and they were pretty much a part of u and an extension of u if u will.
Worth alot of money. More so than most of the armor and weapons.
@@Klaaism kind of like an SUV today
@@sksman71 Exactly... when you kill someone. You dont just blow up the car. Waste of money.
then you should never leave your horse alone.
Coward didn't even have the balls to attack him when his back was turned, it took all the courage he had just to stab Arn's horse
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@@safetranscript7789 It called Arn: The Knight Templar
Yeah I wanted to see that cunt suffer a lot more.
Лошадь то, причём?....
This scene is totally cool! But as a Templar nerd, I'd like to point out that Arn's cross symbol is actually that of the Order of Christ. The Temlar cross was just solid red, without the central white cross.
oh ya well i think your profile picture is a lie too
You have no proof of that. Brother. Many swords of Templar warrior monks.were different. Do not make comparison s( nerd ?)Don't judge those that serve the lord our Jesus Christ. Make no comparisons. If so I will meet you in battle . With the same sword. Do not jest. Or ever make this statement again. You defile our holy order. Pray for forgiveness as you are not worthy to judge anyone albeit Christ and god himself.
You are out of context.
Toasted Cat...you nerd!
I used to live in Baldock and I've visited the Royston Cave, Templar Country to be sure! If you've never been to Royston cave it's well worth a visit.
Baldock is the olde English name for Baghdad, I love history!
it funny how most people dont know the different orders that fought in the crusades and only know the main ones their were a lot of smaller ones or sub groups within the larger ones that depended on where the members were from
I have watched this film many times. It was extremely well made and the acting is second to none. If you haven't seen it then your missing out on a wonderful film experience.
movie name please
can you give me the movie title, please?
@@antoniobergesio2257 Arn The Knight Templar
A B-Movie and not a good one at all. You need to work on your judgement buddy.
@@hannesromhild8532какой фильм этого жанра ты рекомендуеш?
For those who have not seen this movie/serie
the horse's name if i remember it correctly...is chamziin and he got the horse when he was a little kid, so you can say that they have been through everything! it makes it more sad
Please what is the movie name ?
Thank you
Chamtzin is an Arab word you hear every so often in Israel in the weather reports. They are hot desert winds, kind of like the Santa Ana winds in CA. No fun, but a great name for a horse.
I see... Those fuckers deserved to die
Arn the templer
The reputation of the Templars has been tarnished. Obviously by the French king. But also by the Assassin's Creed games (for those who play them obvs). In those games the Templars start off as evil oppressors. They later evolve but still are the enemy to the protagonist.
The real Templars weren't really like that. Sure they were ruled over by the Church which is as corrupt as it gets. But the Knights themselves were the very definition of what a knight should be; honourable, chivalrous, faithful, loyal, and fearless. Yes they did fight Arabs and other soldiers but they protected civilians who made pilgrimages to Jerusalem. They swore off money, titles, land, and love to live the life of a poor warrior monk. To protect everyone that needed protecting. Everyone.
They were the richest bankers of all Europe ... They owned lands and commanderies in all Europe, were wealthy beyond reason by gifts and looting of the Holy land and useless after the Crusades failure. Don"t be so romantic, leaders of the Templar order were like all men of this era.
@Cristian Popescu They also known the value of wealth, confort and power, and how you can use the faith of others to get them.
@Cristian Popescu Yeah that's cool. You're just creating your own dreamed past. I wish you a good christian trip !
The ideals were nice but all humans are not
As an Irish Catholic u disrespect everything Christianity is about I may have been born irish catholic but to me religion is man made and men can twist it listen there were sevral crusading orders the Teutonic the Templar’s the hospitaliar who btw set up the first hospitals of the time (probably the most noble crusaders were the ones tryna heal rather then crusade) but u have to recognize that back then claiming the holy land was not right slaughtering innocents was not right now too me I believe in god and heaven but I also believe in acceptance and the Bible can be twisted in soooo many ways for people to get power but too me one thing that stands out is “love thy neighbor” IT IS THAT EASY it doesn’t matter how different he/she is love thy neighbor Doesn’t matter if their lgbtq doesn’t matter if they believe in a different belief all that matters is that they are human too
i like how this fight scene is just simple killing, not overly drawn out duels that make no sense
that is the simplicity of war. kill your enemy first. problem over.
What kind of asshole that kill a man's horse.
A dead one it seems
A piece of shit Coward, who took his pity on him as Arn's weakness
"Violence is not strength, and compassion is not weakness."
+GhostJager81 arn weakness is mercy
Shuai Zhao horses were extremely expensive in those days. It was mostly something only the rich could afford and most cavalry that had proper trained horses for war were borrowed from the military not owned by the individual soldier. It was also the best form of transport at the time providing both speed and manoeuvrability. A good horse was worth a hell of a lot. Killing his horse ensures that he's stuck with all the tack it includes and he will be stuck on foot until he can either buy another (assuming he has the funds and access to horses to chose from) or the military gives him one which he would then be expected to surrender upon leaving the army or if a superior asks for the animal. It also means that if a battle occurs where cavalry is used that if or when a retreat is issued he would be expected to be part of the group that covers the retreat as cavalry is only useful if it is moving. The moment the horse stops the rider is pretty screwed as the average sword isn't quite long enough to do quick and serious damage unless you hit very important parts like the head.... Which is generally either protected or not staying still so you can hit it. Meanwhile the opposition is likely either using a pike or spear of some sort giving them the advantage of weapon length... Or a sword like the rider. And if the rider won't just die? While you can always gut the horse and it will likely trap the rider when it falls giving an easier target or cut the girth strap. Another common strategy was to slice along the leg either to try for the artery or to cause the leg to jerk from pain freaking the horse out further and making it rear. His armour and gear (both quality, type, and amount) would single him out as a more important target among foot soldiers. Being on horseback during military campaigns also means you are seen what with being seated higher then everyone else and all. It makes it much easier to direct people while still being able to get the hell out of the way if necessary. (Fights tend to be loud and messy.) There's also the matter that a horse can carry more then a human could ever hope to so if necessary you could load the horse with food and water and go on foot allowing you to travel further then if you were on foot. There was no guarantee that springs or wells between cities were safe to drink from (or in cities for that matter) but it was generally safer to use a supply that a town or city had then one on the road.
Everyone in the comments explaining that a battle horse costs time and money to train and so that's why he reacted this way...
Guys, he just loved his horse.
Just watch the movie, it's crystal clear.
tsuba .666 also in Templar code it’s forbidden to eat your horse if starving your becomes your friend and you it’s so yeah he loved it also it never cost money to train it they always had the proper training and equipment
Yes, he had this fine horse since he was a boy and loved the steed immensely. Yours is the correct comment regarding the hose. it had NOTHING to do with the horses training.
His name is chamsiir... Desert wind given to him by his mentor...
@@Mizonoob Khamsin*
True that.
A main character WEARING his mail coif? Like actually over his head and not just letting it dangle like a hoodie?
Still didnt work considering how he cut trough mail like it is a cloth.
It's to preserve the balance of the universe after the other asshole put on a helmet over his bare head.
@@Methodius7 the first man didn't wear his coif, and judging by how high he swung, it could be assumed that he struck his head, rather than at the maille, and finished him off with a hard thrust, one of the ways maille can be countered.
@@Methodius7 I guess it’s the thought that counts lmao
He still didnt have a helmet.
When he approached his dying horse, I almost thought it was saying, "I'm sorry, boss. You'll have to go on without me now."
😢😩😭
+Eric Naylor You're making me cry man...
"Does this mean no more hay for me?"
- Loyal Horse, 1188.
Kills many innocent people.
Arn: Beats them up.
Kills his horse.
Arn: Kills every single one of them. Making sure they are dead.
@Erwin Rommel Of course
It isn't about that. It isn't a revenge for the horse. But taking back his mercy because as they killed the horse they said: ok, it isn't over yet, man, come on.
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Of course. He was making a point and sending a message to others of his tribe (Templar s) by letting them live, for killing strangers not of his tribe, but within his territory. But to make it personal by killing his horse? The insult can not be forgiven. And the others may have lived if they had not gotten involved, accepted the message and delivered it to the rest of the tribe.
@@aaronsparx8253 😂😂😂😂😂😂
If I was an incompetent with the sword I might have thought twice about the cowardly killing of the horse of the man who had just downed me and my two fellow soldiers.
lol yeah
And two of them without even using a sword.
rage clouded his mind
Two of which he downed without a sword
Especially since I had a lance and he only had a sword, which should have given me a major advantage over him.
One of the GREATEST films about a Knight Templar. Arn is what EVERY professional soldier should be; to protect he innocent from the oppressor.
what kind of abomination do that to another man's mount. :c he died too painless for me.
a templars horse was VERY VERY dear to him
5:33 "Boss... get this harness off of me. I don't want to die with this bit in my mouth!"
as zahalong said the horse to the templar was his brother what that bastard did required vengeance and arn unleashed hell
@@Rha_Ky_Kusovai3532 yes but that wasn't in battle it was murder
as such he got justice by killing the agressors
@@Rha_Ky_Kusovai3532 battle dosnt involve knifing someone in the back that is what more or less was done id have killed him too
The guy just dismounted the three of us like a total champ, let's kill his horse out of petty malice just to see what happens; Darwinism to its finest.
he'll probably just walk away
Horses are pure love and true companion of any warrior around the globe . Killing of a horse shouldnt be forgiven. Though this was a made up scene but still it brought tears in my eyes 😭
I wouldn’t say so
Killing a horse in combat is perfectly normal since y’know
But the guy killed a horse outside of combat, to start another battle
Imagine the lack of forethought you have to have to kill a Knight's horse after he just beat but spared you and your companions. Like, "hey, I know you just didn't kill me, big fan of that, thank you. What would your reaction be if I killed your horse though? Just wondering".
Killing the guys horse, the medieval equivalent of killing John wicks dog.
4:09 - Immediately regrets his dumbass decision.
General James Ironwood he's like " fuck ! i'm dead" hahaha
Should have given him a slow death..
But not for long...
One of the most incredible movies. Arn was s true warrior of god.
Like someone once told me "there are the things you don't mess with, a mans wife, a mans money and a mans horse". I'd say he got off pretty light.
+jesse walby Pretty much, also the price of that warhorse was probably astronomical, kinda like having a Lamborghini Murcielago nowadays.
Yeah, probably worth quite a bit.
The reason he was annoyed was because under templar law they could only own 1 horse and that was for thier own transport and they paid for the horses themselves - Hence forth why you never ever attacked their horses
@@evangiles9249 and probably he loved that horse too
I’ve read the books which I could not put down.
A superb movie, with great acting. Sadly, few know of it.
Should be watched in tandem with Kingdom Under Heaven.
This video captured the essence of what it meant to fight with honor and the Lord.
Arn acts the way a Templar SHOULD ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A true knight defends the weak. Regardless of what faith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
***** And Danish folks too. He kills who he was attacked by.
Edward Sienicki but my friend they are saracens
well said!
+Edward Sienicki there are saracens they must be eliminated arn commit treason he is a coward ad traitor
King Dormak the chromosome expelling forniphile
Moral of the story, being honourable gets you nowhere. Fight to kill, and never leave your enemy able to fight again.
Bryan Ouellet is he wrong though
Wrong. You never even saw this movie. Arn's entire life was spent honoring and trusting the lord's work. He shouldn't have turned his back on him but that's no cause to relinquish all honor.
Yep
Fight like a ninja and not like a samurai
He gave him another chance at life, and the guy threw it away by killing his horse.
Currently reading this trilogy. Fantastic books. I watched the movie back in the day when Netflix mailed discs to your house.
never kill a templars mount their mount is their best friend and brother
Thats too much love i think
They usually had more than 2 horses.
and sometimes their father as well
@@kvitravn6354 Terribly wrong. Actually 2 Templar had one horse. Or... 1 horse had two Temlars, from the horse point of view.
As I Norwegian myself, I thought it was extremely cringeworthy that Harald (the blonde Viking dude) was speaking modern eastern norwegian, without any alterations to his accent. They could at least have made him try to make it sound a bit more formal to suit the historical setting (nvm the fact that norwegian and swedish were pretty much the same languages at the time).
Just too bad that they skipped most the Templar/Holy Land stuff in the movie/series. The 2nd book (about Arns 20 years as a Templar) was my favourite, but the series mainly focused on the material from the 1st and 3rd books (his youth/teen years up until joining the Templars, and the time after his return to Sweden).
I also feel like they failed to portay just how badass Arn was supposed to be. In the books, you are constantly reminded that the Templars were the best trained soldiers of all of Europe, essentially a Medieval Special Forces, and that Arn used this knowledge to reform the Swedish (Sweden didn't yet exist as a nation, but let's just use that term anyway) military once he returned. We do see them training, but nothing about the reasons and explainations about it, which was a vital part of the 3rd book.
+Melodeath00 They also speak modern Swedish, English and Arabic. Greetings from Sweden :P
Melodeath00 I agree. My favourite part of the book as well. I loved how he organized and trained his squads of knights in Sweden.
It is a film and a bargain is struck between director (author) and audience (reader).
For the director demands in return some work of you.
It requires on your part a 'suspension of belief' or else the film (or book, or play) can not work.
It was never meant to be a realistic 'recreation': for that you have, well, life!
In the word's of Shakespeare* when all he had was a crude wooden stage on which 'create a mirage of reality
But pardon, gentles all,
The flat unraised spirits that have dared
On this unworthy scaffold to bring forth
So great an object: can this cockpit hold
The vasty fields of France? Or may we cram
Within this wooden O the very casques
That did affright the air at Agincourt?
O, pardon!
And let us, On your imaginary forces work.
Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts;
Think when we talk of horses, that you see them
Printing their proud hoofs i' the receiving earth;
For 'tis your thoughts that now must deck our kings,
Carry them here and there......
So, you see, put in the work, use your mind and your imagination. Failing that you can watch cartoons or read comics!
* Henry V (Prologue)
Maybe I should watch the movie again. This seen is so good. Thrilling and sad. I am deeply touched.
Very nice heroic way of telling thanks helping a fallen man to get up and pardoning off. That should be spirit of a true warrior.
This hurt.
Cried like a baby.
Still can't watch it all.
I cant see the logic of that one knight to kill Arn's horse after he single-handily took out 3 people on his own. What does he expect to happen after he kills the horse?
That knight had a death wish, really dumb move
everyone should watch this film at least once, epic!
The Knights Templar were not just "any crusader"! There only mission was to actualize justice and Christ's peace by protecting the Christian pilgrims and innocent of any faith. According to Muslim sources the Templar knights were respected and generally on good terms with the local Muslim population, in which they traded and interacted with, which is why some Christians falsely claimed that they were heretical.
Bullshit. USDA Choice 100% bullshit. There is NO historical evidence for that whatsoever, you pulled it out of your ass.
Its not bullshit though. They were the poor knights of Solomon's temple tasked with defending the roads for pillgrims. muslim and christian
John Parisot de la Valette was a Knight Hospitaler. He was the grandmaster of the Knights of St. John who fought and successfully repulsed the Turks at the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, in which the vastly outnumbered Christians held out for over 3 months against an Ottoman force containing no less than 30,000 soldiers, including the Janissaries, as well as the Sultan's fleet of some 193 ships. He is one of the greatest Christian patriots of all time!
And the Best actor......
Horse.
So much for chivalry! Killing a knights horse after he showed you mercy
One of the best films seen in a long time should be more crusader films made but not by Hollywood brilliant actor that sweedish guy
Ah yeah, it's been so long since I watched this I forgot there were multiple films. I'll have to watch them again man, I forgot so much.
Nice horse riding and beautiful horses! ... no horses were hurt in this movie, no trip wires... Very good!
How could he avoid charging rider with a couched lance much longer than his sword and manage to cut his back? Never worked for me in M&B Warband :)
Hahaha this was exactly my words whilst watching it, couched Lance o.p
Because he’s Arn the Templar
Because the director said so 😄
It's really quite hard to hit your target with a couched lance. But considering he's a trained knight with enough confidence to bring a lance into battle, I doubt he'd miss. It's probably just God's work.
@@bakersmileyface mount and blade is game... that's meant limited movement... real life much better you can avoid first
revive the knights templar.
And do what with them? Perhaps wage a new crusade?
+Ja Bošnjak1461 Yeah
+Knight Templar Awesome, sounds great. Let's act like animals and kill each other.
Knights Templar is long dead.
However, Knights Hospitaller, the Teutonic Knights and the Order of Santiago are still alive.
yes revive the crusades and fight isis.
This love with the templer and the horse reminds me of the Love between legendary Rajput ruler Maharana Pratap and his famous horse Chetak. Chetak saved the life of Maharana Pratap in the battle and took him across the river which the other enemy horses can't do so.
If you watched the tv series and not the movie, this part was the most heartbreaking part of the story. The movie never really touched on their bond.
I didn't even know this film existed, thank you for putting it up. Our inhumanity/humanity in a nutshell.
No respectable swordsman would ever sheath his weapon without wiping it down first. If that had sword had sand on it, it could prevent him from removing it from the scabbard. That's also why blood needs to be cleaned off. Movies are always showing them sticking their swords in ground. That's a great way to dull an edged weapon.
Thats why i always clean my mace. Just in case the scabb... wait.
@@dektarey4024 where did you get a mace scabbard? I need one! lol
I remember reading these books. Super good historical fiction
Thank you. Yes, 3 books. Excellent.
Supposedly based on an actual person, the founder of Sweden. His eventual wife suffered as much as he while staying in a nunnery after having delivered his son.
Unreal scene. Summed up so much in so little time.
For those who think that the knights viewed horses with sentiments of nobility or love, think again. They viewed horse as assets, and the more wealthy knights had several spares it tow. There were thre tyupes they kept, but no specific breed, as breeding was not an art in the 12th century. That would start about 1500. Early knights of the crusades rode whatever horse was strong, big, and had stamina. Generally, all western horses were a lot smaller than those seen in today's movies. They kept other types as every day riders, keeping the war horses fresh. The daily riders were selected for their smooth walking gait and steady temperment, since most riding was done at walking paces.
The idea of not killing another knight's horses was not becauase of some kind of chivalric thinking. It was to be able to claim those horses and thus gain wealth - period. Chivalry among knights in battle was not universal in the heat of the fight. It was never shown towards footsoldiers or peasant levies. The peasants and footmen would also try to take down a knight for his horse. They were not allowed to keep it, though, but were paid for it by the next ranking noble.
Yes, I can' t bear this scene too! I love my animals so much and nobody should do them any harm!
By far, this movie has been the best rendering of "realistic" medieval combat to date (IMO).
Where is the realistic combat, there is only cuts,no choreography,Its hard to understand anything,lazy action scene like most swordfighting movies,nothing spesific
There is no realistic combat in this movie at all go look at the movie called "potop" fight scene it is great sabre duel
Apparently in your opinion as someone with no historical knowledge at all.
if only there more Knight like Arn during the Crusade
For a Knight Templar his Horse is his Brother his Best friend! In the Crusaders wars several Knights and their squires take the arrows and Blows of the swords intended to kill their Horse! K
My problem with Arn is that he was gonna let that SOB live after he butchered unarmed civilians and didn't express any remorse.
+fl333r my problem with him was that he didn't congratulate and help a humble lord doing his duty to the cross.
@@Ianassa91 and my problem is that Arn killed those three cowards so quickly. Would have loved to see them suffer a bit more
I cried when I read this part in the book :(
What a coward. Killing a man's horse. That's such a dishonorable thing. A Knight's valuable companion is his horse.
I watched this movie 3 times and didn't see that scene! I think it's of the extended scene
The most satisfying thing i've ever seen 4:18
Those guys clearly never watched John Wick... don't fuck with a man's animals
This is a very good movie !
Being a cowboy , this part made me mad then , and still does !!!
The movies were quite good, but the books are truly awesome.
i saw Arn here in Argentina TV in two episodes, dont remember this scene
"My kingdom is not of this world"- Jesus of Nazareth.
On of the most underrated crusader movie ...
One of the best shows going.
Let me get this straight: he was stationary with a sword, the other guy was charging at him with a lance, but somehow his sword reached to the other guy and cut him down before the other guys lance could reach to him? How does it work? Last time I checked lances were longer than swords. I would understand if he made some kind of evasive manuever or parry the lance with his sword but he didnt. He just sat on his saddle and swung his sword.
rasnac it’s a movie
@@squakrock Therefore it should not obey the laws of logic and reason? What kind of nonsensical argument is that?
rasnac um excuse me? Nonsensical argument? Movies bend the truth all the time as THEY ARE MOVIES. They are not real and are designed to ENTERTAIN YOU. That’s what my argument is you neurotic, nonsensical little bitch.
@@squakrock Yes but in terms of filmography, the shots should be made so the viewer actually understands what is going on, especially in an action sequence.
Cheap ass lance got cut
Only cowards and gutless curs harm innocents to get to their true adversary.
Arn the knight templar is such an underrated movie
I have this movie but not this scene. Wish I had the more expansive movie. This is one of the all time greats
A bondade com os animais está intimamente ligada à bondade de caráter. E quem é cruel com eles , não pode ser um bom homem .
Arthur Schopenhauer .
knights templar good guys given a bad name
Most of them are corrupted during their final days... Every first generations are the good ones....
Shiro Fukuroi King Guy was the reason, he Commanded 100% of the Knight Templars, except the crusading states.
Bad name is given by the people like the ones who killed thousands of women and children in Jerusalem/surroundings in the name of Jesus!!! what kind of LOVE was that??
@@bakaweiner6956 lies spread by the corrupt church
@@hafiznauman8029 Knights Templar never killed children or Women, the Knights Orden of the Templars was founded only AFTER the conquest of Jerusalem. Muslim Warriors killed a lot more Christian Women and Children when they conquered Jerusalem. They started the War when they killed Christian Pilgers and closed the holy Land for them.
This is a very ironic depiction of a scene. Those three templars should have known the name Al-Ghoutti better than their enemies.
Really enjoyed this movie. Please give it a chance.
A perfect knight 🗡✨
I own this film on DVD and don't remeber this scene. Is there an alternate version I don't know about ?
Do you own the international cut or both movies as a whole? This belongs to the 2nd movie, and if I'm not mistaken it was eliminated during the international cut. The scene that follows, with the elder of the tribe comforting Arn after he was forced to put his horse down, is one of the most powerful scenes in the whole movie.
Elí Daniel García Martínez theirs a 2nd one?
prydonian460 There are two versions of the movie. One movie version 134 mins. Also the tv serial version 265 mins. I bought both versions on Amazon.
Quality upload!!Thanks.
its OK, Feep. It is definitely the content that matters, here... not just how we were trained, but why we were even there
I'm gonna charge at a dude that just killed 2 of my friends. Lemme take my helmet off first, its about as useful as the rest of my armor anyway
im crying.
damn you are beautiful
Bocce Bolle
Mohammed Hasan AY WHERES UR RESPECT U DISGUSTING SHIT
+Tuwa Hällberg Tuwezén is that really you on the profile pic or are you just a catfish
Bocce Bolle its me
goodness and benevolence are shown in the character of a person when that person deals with others, animal or people, weaker that them...bullies always abuse those weaker than them
That horse is sooo beautiful.
poor horse. :(
A perfect knight . He stayed with his horse until her time came
i looked all thru the movie, didn't find this scene, darn it.
I agree ..horses and humans have a bond ..that some people never get..
Of course the Poor knights of Christ were also respected by their Saracen enemies and fought bravely against their unjust invasion of Christian lands, and the atrocities committed against the native Christian and Arab populations such as slavery, death, and dihimmitude.
lots of dhimmis supported saracens as crusaderss pillged armenian churches which had domes!
And, lots of Saracens converted to Catholicism and joined the ranks of the Templars. They were called Turcopoles. History is very complex.
Gerald May yes many were forced and practiced their religion in secret. ppl always join the invaders. difference is the dhimmis were natives and enjoyed islamic rule they fought for it for their freedom
As I am one who seeks logos over doxa, I would be interested in your sources as to the names of the turcopoles who "practiced in secret; forced to join" the defenders of Christian pilgrims? Or is the source just Islamic apologetics or multicultural historical distortions?
Rdr2 endings is where real men cried
Watch Arn several times, great film.
A horse to a man is the most valuable thing
don't screw around with arn. he does not turn the other cheek. that is the difference between men and boys.
wow that was good.
After being spared the sword, a laudable act of chivalry, a skunk repays by brutally stabbing the gallant’s steed. Revolting dastardliness.
The horse is an extension of the Templar. The guy should have known better.