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The Greatest Scene In All Of Cinema - Kingdom Of Heaven
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- Published on Mar 12, 2026
- This is a video essay/analysis of a specific scene from Ridley Scott's, "Kingdom of Heaven." This video explains why this scene is one of the greatest scenes in all of cinema.
#kingdomofheaven #cinema #videoessay
There might have been some nuance that I missed; if so, please feel free to share your thoughts!
Hey bud; I just wanted you to know that in the Quran; its actually DEMANDED that a follower return the Salam.
This interaction is actually more nuanced than you realize.
1. The King chose a standard, MUSLIM goodbye.
2. He likely did this because A: The tone of the conversation and B: To show he had respect for both Saladin and his people.
3. This reinforces The King is not unaware of Saladins political plight.
4. And that he wishes to remain courteous.
For Saladin;
1. He ackoleged his custom.
2. He also respects the tone of the conversation.
3. He thinks he can negotiate with the King due to his awareness to Saladins plight.
4. That he also wishes to remain courteous.
One could also take this at face value like you did but I needed to mention that per customs, Saladin was REQUIRED to give that response, even if he thought he was an infidel which I dont think to be the case.
Saladins facial expression combined with the tone of his voice was significant to the King as was the Kings choice of words and tone significant to Saladin.
Both men knew they were not dealing with rash fools as per previous contests and that another way may be possible. The King very subtly said so and Saladin understood.
This is the most beautiful nuanced scene I have ever witnessed in this type of cinema and its rare to be SO well thought out.
3 generations of assurances in general conversation, dripping with subtleties only leaders of the time might know/care to understand. Amazing.
You can even rewatch it. Saladin has a quirk every time he sees something of note hidden in anothers words. One of my favorite bits about the movie. A cocked head, a half smile, a play on words. These are the quirks.
You can google these subjects and actually find out about the history of the time.
100/10 writing.
Saladin and Baldwin had much respect for each other's martial knowledge and command. They were kings and held themselves to a higher standard: "A king does not kill a king".
It seems they were both worthy military leaders of their respective armies, and realized that whatever the outcome that day, the slaughter would be great for the both of them ... and decided that fighting that day would not be worth that price.
Only might gives an opponent pause.
Whether he listens to what is said in that brief span shows if he's a fool or not.
You missed how Baldwin turned and left. He did not return to his troops to convey the message, nor did he seek their protection. He demonstrated the commitment to the terms and expose himself to attack and treachery.
Saladin soldiers are like: '' This could've been an email''.
💔🪓
Best comment in this sea of platitudes and criticisms.
@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044 Extraordinary comments on a scene thats exceptionally boring.
They didnt have email back then
@PeaceAmin818Nooooooo....... Who knew !!!
"The greatest general isn't the one who won the battle but one who prevented one."
So true!
Sun Tzu?
I think it was King Baldwin@darrenberry2037
Zelensky left the room
As long as it brings victory, sure.
Otherwise, that's someone irrelevant to the war effort.
Stories about preventing war are always more interesting than stories about fighting them.
Would a story about the US not declaring war on Japan after Peral Harbor be all that interesting?
@cheeseburger12 This is a false equivalence. A story about people trying to prevent WWII would be extremely interesting, yes. I'm sure there were people in Germany, Italy, and Japan who were not on board with their counties' fascist takeovers. There were certainly key figures in history who worked hard to prevent the first World War. It's a pretty tragic story. Don't let the nuance be lost on you. I'm sure you understand the difference between the efforts made by people to prevent conflicts, and your hypothetical suggesting a story about the US passively doing nothing in the face of one. That doesn't sound very compelling, no. I don't mean to denigrate movies about war. I'm just much more interested in stories about preventing them.
@miura_vs In the real world, one seldom deals with ideal choices that lead to ideal outcomes. You often have to choose the least bad outcome. Sometimes the least bad outcome is war. Sometimes it is ignoring evil.
"I'm sure there were people in Germany, Italy, and Japan who were not on board with their counties' fascist takeovers."
There are many oppressive regimes throughout the world right now. I'm not saying that we should go to war with them all to bring justice. However, I am pointing out that not going to war with them to bring justice also has a cost of "passively doing nothing in the face evil". This passively doing nothing in the face of evil is avoiding a war. It doesn't seem to make an interesting story to me. But it is avoiding war. Avoiding war, even when the best choice for a nation doesn't automatically mean it is the morally good choice. Of course, one can write stories that automatically lead to morally good choices, but I will always push back against the idea that always avoiding war is good. It isn't. War is always terrible, but not fighting wars can also be terrible too.
"we were soldiers" especially since my father was "bob the radio guy"
@cheeseburger12 Again, you're talking about something completely different. Why are you trying to argue with someone you've never met? I'm glad you have an opinion. We disagree. I'm not arguing with you about real-world geopolitics. I just personally find movies about preventing war more interesting than movies about wars themselves. Kingdom of Heaven, Thirteen Days, The Hunt for Red October, Crimson Tide. It's a personal opinion.
A very humane and civil way of communicating.
Thats not how it happened. They did war, Baldwin won. This is showing how wars maybe be prevented..which is a good thing!
10 years later Baldwin lost
The crazier thing is the amount of people that still don't realize that's Edward Norton playing King Baldwin in an un-credited role.
He was never credited. Wtf I never knew that
Whoah! Didn't know that and watched this a million times🤣 The voice is a dead give away now that you mention it :)
I just learned this yesterday. My mind is BLOWN
That’s what a great actor does. They disappear into the role.
@AndrewEvenstarI believe that is what Edward Norton wanted, to preserve the mystery. Great actor.
I say to you , kindness is not weakness . Respect is not weakness . It is honor , glory , nobility and love .
Anger is a weakness
Till weenus 45/47 taught Ammurrikkka otherwise🤢🤮
"Compassion and Mercy."
the stoics believed that kindness is the end or all Truth & its highest realization
Only true if you have the ability and strength to fight
You can hear the wheezing in King Baldwins voice, Saladin hears this, shows an incredible display of humanity and offers the King his doctors.
The greatest honor of respect that Saladin gave to Baldwin is that he never again brought his armies against Jerusalem again until after Baldwin died… then he concurred it.
Many through history have done this ...back when war had weird manners. Even 200 years ago both sides would take their leave at night and most would call a truce during the wee hours to get people to eat and collect their dead, now it's whatever people in their minds is fair game.
@archer721 Jerusalem has been in control of Muslims since and it will forever stay that way...may Allah protect them
@Missmaniac-g3u- are you dumb or something? Jerusalem is under Jewish occupation in Israel and has been since 1967… “hello”
@Missmaniac-g3u lol, Jerusalem is in control of the people chosen by JHWH, and always will be :D
Thanks Israel, thanks IDF
my favorite part of this scene was 0:45, the part where Saladin takes off his face mask, turns his horse around stops his men then carries on forward all in one swift elegant motion. It has so much Aura, I cant describe it.
that never happened becouse muslims stab from the back😂
Yet Baldwins men knew to stay
@seljakizgrudaget noticed
@tooldog, because the King told them too, it's obvious because he has already stopped & was walking the horse forward to meet the advancing Sultan.
Obviously the Sultan's entourage would be men who could respond to a simple hand signal, if needed. This scene is deliberately shot for other reasons.
Mainly to show off Ghassan Massoud's horsemanship. Also, if the Sultan (or his horse) appears slightly agitated, it makes the next line even punchier:
"I pray you'll take your CGI army and fuck off."
This is also one of my all-time favorite scenes. Considering the king’s health, the effort and strength it must have taken for him to ride out on horseback just to meet Saladin and try to save his people is incredibly moving and noble. The fact that he was only 16 at the time makes it even more remarkable. In that one meeting, these two men showed us what real respect between people can look like regardless of race, faith or social class.
He wasn’t 16
@connorcress6471i quote: The 16-year-old Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, severely afflicted by leprosy, led outnumbered Christian forces against Saladin's troops in what became one of the most notable engagements of the Crusades. The Muslim Army was quickly routed and pursued for twelve miles.
It didn't actually happen. Baldwin was blind and immobile at this point, incapable of riding on a horse, and they never met like this; Salah ad-Din instead besieged the castle but then withdrew when he learned that Baldwin's army was coming to relieve the siege.
Baldwin was also 22 at the time, not 16.
Plus Jeremey Irons character Tiberius even tells him "My Lord, if you travel, you'll die." And Baldwin goes anyway...Assemble the Army!! One of my favorite movies of all time.
Saladin butchered so many people. Took so many slaves including women, girls and boys as sex slaves. reneged on deals. He said he would continue his rampage of violence across all lands until the entire world was Islamic. The film is just a film, but it did not capture who he was
Edward Norton is so underrated. Eva Green is so gorgeous.
I have watched this movie over and over for years whenever it's on. I always have thought that it is a great movie film
Indeed
Eva is definitely on my lust list.
I had no clue that was Ed Norton.
From Derek, King of the Neo nazi's to Baldwin, king of jewersulam
Our “leaders” today could learn a lot from this scene.
They dont have the balls to stand in the front unlike kings of the past that actually fought in the battles.
You can't count on one hand, how many wars Donald Trump has prevented❤
@Pokedad76Well today its more like this, you instigate one war on the low, then you prevent it looking all good, not saying that Trump is doing bad, at home he is doing great cleaning house, but using fear to get what he wants on the outside is a risky play in the long run. I am not a hero if I start a fire and save everyone in the building from it, but that seem what politics around the world is today, create a problem and then solve it and the masses love you for it.
@Pokedad76He has not once prevented a war from happening…
@TheCatholicSamurai whatever you say is real😂
0:15 if you have seen it, watch it again.
I couldn't finish the first watch & you are asking me to watch it again.
I love that these two men took their roles seriously and avoided the needless loss of tens of thousands of lives. Great leadership.
Lol, just imagining someone bombastic and orange in either one of their position.
@rickc2102um but Trump was the first president whom had no wars started under his leadership. What are u on about? U Orange man bad parrots cant see past your own hate for the man
Zionists weren't part of the peace talks. So all is well.
Not avoided, just delayed. It changed nothing.
Its fiction and never happened
I loved how Baldwin was uneasy on his horse.
The whole ride out there might have even been terribly painful.
Yep it basically killed him later on in the movie
horses so clearly, succinctly reflect the heart & soul of its rider
The fact he was leading his army against Saladin multiple times in his condition in such a heat, sand flying to his wounds,... is remarkable. He wanted to be seen as a great leader by his people as leprosy was seen as punishment from God.
In reality he was carried by men to the battlefields in later life, about the time this is "aimed at", he was unable to ride at that point, however this makes better cinema than a complete true recreation of known history.
his nerves were damaged he actually didn't feel pain
i was not prepared for 4:20
Same. I found it so funny that I went to subscribe but sadly I was already subscribed.
Me 2
Caught me off guard 😂
Came to the comments for this,,, 😂😂😂 I laughed a bit to much when that part came out😂😂😂
same..thought it was Ai voice lmfao
Never watched this whole movie but watched this scene like 100 times lol
The silent understanding that Baldwin knows he will die soon anyway lends to the credibility when he says we will all die here today. The tone and acting of the scene do an amazing job of making this point without any words. The cinematography was amazing in this movie. Great video!
salladin also understood this, & also that baldwin was willing to die, here & now, & take all with him as a 'glorious' death...but offer the door out as well.
salladin acknowledged that wordlessly, but mutually understood. there was also the tactical understanding that those in the land would succeed those on the land.
...and therefor, they'd still be there like rocks that a retreating tide throws itself against.
Yeah indifference towards death is totally a double edge sword
Cool
And his politeness
Baldwin puts all the weight of life or death on Saladin, and with the tension in the air Saladin decides patience will ultimately be in his favor.
I would add: after the negotiation, Baldwin doesn't go back to his line to explain what's happened - he goes DIRECTLY to complete the deal he just made - with no chance for it to be derailed. It seemed to be the message - "I will take care to execute this agreement personally".
he should of had the guy executed asap if not on the spot where he stood right then.
Had he ever exiled the man in question the treaty's agreed may have been held. The man in question outlived Baldwin, only to keep plundering Saladin's caravans killing muslims and ignoring the treaty, thus, effectively engineered the loss of Jerusalem.
@ZulisianD:
@Zulisian But the M's started it though. And the true faith is Christian. Repent.
@peterc4082 My brother, Christians went to Muslim land and conquered it. Even if you are Christian, painting the church as the good guys during the crusades is just not true (not that I'm saying the Muslims were either. It's war, there are no good sides). War should not be justified, don't use your religion as a tool of hate.
I have watched that scene hundred times in recent years and I was still stunned by every detail of it. Thanks for that nice video, I feel not alone.
Me too kingdom of heaven is everything
Me three. For months now, my mind has returned to so many of the scenes, again and again.
Yea. This scene is dazzling. As a Christian, seeing the Cross come over the horizon, is awe inspiring. Then the calm brilliance of Baldwin, and the gentlemanly courtesy of Salahadin.
@Dean-qt3rp, Do you see them as equals?
And the score 😍
King Baldwin used talk no jutsu. It was super effective.
4:15 "nothing but words" Words and a massive army
The silence of a Field Army speaks volumes. It screams so loud I can't hear you... 🤔😉😁
The art of diplomacy is to show how you can do without doing anything.
The cross being carried by the huge army, glittering gold in the sun will never not be awe inspiring
meh
It was Roman tradition not Jewish. Forget the cross, has nothing to do with Jesus.
My second reaction in wich i give details explaining my position has sadly been removed )
@ricocalmes8771 who said anything bout jewish? jewish ties ended with christ. he was the new beginning, the cross being carried on into battles meant as a sign that one turw god is with them, and his blessing. the movie isnt anyway historically accurate and the role of the church was a lot more than this. since this was a mainstream movie, they had to smear the name of the church like always.
@Bryse0405Have u read the Bible? I did not come to abolish the law , whoever does will be the least in the Kingdom of heaven. Jesus was preaching the same what Moses did.
That Paul and later the church started saying f ck the law and u believe them is the REAL tragedy.
Christmas trees in the desert? Really? 25 december was the day when in Northern Europe the days started to get longer and the Barbarians revered the tree and that day. The Romans had an empire to run. Paul did u dirty.
@ricocalmes8771 - On the contrary, the Cross was supposed to be the one on which Christ was crucified and Baldwin II carried it along in his campaigns. You obviously missed that this was a time when the Christian faith was held in earnest.
What I saw is that Baldwin gave Saladin the power to choose their fate. This allowed Saladin to retreat with honor. It also showed that Baldwin trusted Saladin to make the right choice, which he did. This reinforces the Respect and Communication theme.
That is how I saw it also, by putting the choice in Saladin's hands, he allowed him to maintain honor while avoiding fighting. I also saw it as a show of mutual respect, which Saladin returned in kind by sending his physicians, which at that time would have been the absolute best. It's a very powerful scene all around, showing the scale of both armies, and two leaders choosing not to fight but to end things peacefully. And you're right, it does reinforce the theme of respect and communication and how it be used to resolves problems without the need for violence.
@srndhsrdnh7394 Of course, but the movie didn't miss an occasion to show how both Baldwin and Saladin had a historical reputation of being wise and fine military tacticians. You can tell a story based on major Historical figures and be respectful of their name all the while making a Hollywood version of that story. If people wanted a documentary, they can watch the documentaries.
True.
And they are both great tacticians so they both know the best course of action already - in the next scenes we see Saladin's Religious Leaders asking why they retreated, to which he replies with pragmatism. He knew Baldwin's words were not him simply boasting but a statement that the situation was not favorable. The Christian side had an army of equal size, but they also had a major stronghold. So the only likely survivor would have been the Ass wipe that started it all : Renault de Chatillon
Does making a man a knight, make him a better fighter....?
Great Observation!!!!!!👍
“We Will all die here”
That statement put everything in perspective!
The horsemanship of the actor playing Salahadin was superb.
He was also a very good actor in playing Saladin. I really like this movie.
Ridley Scott is one of the greatest cinematographers, put him together with excellent screen-writers and actors, and you have gold. Breathtaking scene!
Daniel-jm8we Cinema and “Historic accuracy” doesn’t go hand to hand TROLL
Daniel-jm8we this is why it was a movie and not a documentry
he is the "creator of worlds"
John Mathieson is the man you should be praising.
Ridley Scott was one of the greatest cinematographers 20-30 years ago, now long past his retirement.
In fact, there was one sentence that clearly made the battle unnecessary, which was Baldwin's promise, "Reynald of Chatillion will be punished", the issue that had caused Saladin to mobilize his troops to enforce justice.
More than that.. the actor’s nuanced reaction and slight pause.. Saladin understood that the punishment would happen and that it would fit the severity of the crime.
Not just the promise. I love how, once they reach an agreement, Saladin turns to his army, and Baldwin immediately turns to the castle. This will be dealt with, it will be dealt with now.
He shouldn’t have let him live tho.
I've watched it hundreds of times. Never dull
From a time when those who sent men to war and to their death on the battlefield also went on the battlefield alongside.
Imagine that.
They were Great Men who led by example and inspired their armies.
Troy?
@vaughnslavin9784A reference to it. Good catch bro.
That is true, but it's not like the Kings were actually in the front rows. They were on the battlefield, but far behind the army, protected by bodyguard knights. They very rarely engaged in combat. That's why there are few examples of Kings being killed in battle or captured. It would be strategically unwise to actually be in the midst of a battle as usually a general or king falling would've mean immediate defeat.
@primusroOf course. But at least this way, they had more of a stake and were a bit more involved n battles than the armchair generals and politicians of today.
Kingdom of Heaven is one of my favorites, a largely un appreciated gem of a film. The directors cut is perfect!
to each his own. Its under appreciated because as a whole its a mediocre movie. A couple of good scenes. But it was rather bland.
especially hospitalier character arc - true gem
The film could have been so much better if it had simply focused on King Baldwin rather than shoehorning Orlando Bloom's character into it. Bloom's role was needless and bogged the true emotion and spectacle of the film which is Baldwin, his people, and the situation they eventually found themselves in as the West left them to fend for themselves. Simply being the son of a blacksmith doesn't make you a trained warrior, but somehow, just like his role in Pirates of the Caribbean, Bloom is a consummate swordsman, horse rider, etc. learning all of this on the side--skills requiring years of practice, while acting a blacksmith, something that requires years of practice. The premise for the character is stupid. If they needed to cast him, simply cast him as Baldwin, take a risk to de-beautify him, and see if he can act worth a damn. But no, random added and pointless character that undermined the film.
@l.h.tnguyen4916did you watch the director's cut? It's completely different movie than the theatrical version. I've never seen a director's cut change the original so much.
@jasonuerkvitz3756 The director's cut vastly improves the movie. Kingdom of Heaven literally doesn't make sense in the theatrical cut.
4:42 fact brother big fact
Yeah it only works when both parties have those... If one doesnt...
These are Two basic things to solve big problems in life. To move forward with integrity in friends and enemies. 👍
@milanekrkaneYou are absolutely right 👍. But in all cases, we shouldn't lower our own standards.
We are known for our values , integrity and standards that we maintain in our society and social circle. They become our identity.
Both sets of troops in the background. Are their flags blowing in different directions. My brain cant cope with it
There is another great dialogue in this movie when salahdin first says that this land is not important and then says this land is everything. Just goosebumps.
“What is Jerusalem worth?”
Nothing….
💪💪 Everything 😏
This scene is amazing, it stuck in my head first time I saw the movie. I'm glad it's being noticed and remembered so many years after the first screening!
The actor who portrayed Salah Hadin is wonderful
Ghassan Massoud
Salah Hadin was interred in a pauper's grave. Supposedly he donated ALL of his wealth to charity before he died. A truly great individual.
I wish we saw him in more roles
No, Salah al Din was a Kürd. Here he is portrayed as a lower class arab.
@user-ol3zv5le9y i did not know that
What amazes me is that the king was only 16 years old at the time
One subtext you missed is that they are both extremely good at their job and part of that is they both know exactly how dangerous their opponent is. That means they both know only a fool would take on an opponent that dangerous in a fair fight. Besides the needless slaughter when they both care deeply about the men in their army they both know the battle is going to be a coin toss and neither king is a reckless gambler that wants to take a 50/50 chance of losing a war for a pyrrhic victory. They would both rather win a war with a decisive victory at minimal cost than maintain the peace, but to take on an opponent that strong in a fair fight is madness. Madness and stupidity. Politeness and masterful diplomacy helped them peacefully diffuse a situation neither one of them wanted to be in, but make no mistake they are both dangerous men that would pounce on a stupid opponent that blunders and gives them the opportunity for a decisive victory at minimal costs.
exactly. especially since salladin & baldwin both knew what was brewing over in persia at that time.
they were watching silently, seeing if there'd be anything left to resist. salladin recognized this, & baldwin counted on it.
@marcusdismas If you mean the expansion of the Mongol Empire from the East, be aware that the first Mongol clash with Muslims was in 1218, while this alleged encounter would have occurred around 1185.
Well said
Fascinating dissection of a scene that resulted in the total opposite to what I was expecting. The lives of thousands of men and beasts saved from needless slaughter by their mature, respectful and highly intelligent commanders with so few words said. I've never seen a battle formation on such epic scale that quickly wound down to peaceful terms like that before, genius script and cinematography.
Saved till about a month later. Lol
When I first saw this scene, and I have watched it several times, I was enchanted. Cinematic beauty, yes, at it's finest.
its
Agreed 💯 x 100!
Thank you very much for sharing with us !
Ed Norton was magnificent in this film and he gave an absolutely spell blinding performance....this is one of the greatest films ever made... brilliant...!!!!!
Yes!! Edward Norton is one of my favorite actors.
All this time…I never knew this 🤦🏻♂️..that’s sooo funny! He’s such a good actor!
I'm surprised his large ego allowed him to play a role who was masked.
His large ego is not about his looks but about his acting skills. So, his large ego wanted to show he can project power and authority while portraying a sickly leper behind a mask. And it was a masterclass
The flex was because he was masked! It is very difficult to convey emotions ie "act" in the absence of facial expressions. Norton was able to convey so much just with his eyes, mannerisms & body movement! This is a acting masterclass!
I liked your breakdown, great job!
I also think the scene that leads up to this makes this even more EPIC. Because when Balin spares the "Slave" from the earlier scenes. The favor is returned to him by the "slave" saying "Your qualities will be known among your enemies before ever you meet them" and then when asked "Why?" he responds with "I believe it is, how you say... you reap what you sow."
This movie is an overall masterpiece in my humble opinion.
This movie is criminally underrated. When you forget about the fact that it may not be "your cup of tea" and focus strictly on the overall quality of the movie itself (from casting to directing to score to literally EVERYTHING)...it has to be top 10 all time.
Director's Cut>theatrical cut
The music is absolutely divine! Not only the original score but also the choice of the additional music!
@germanyexplained5383 if you think the music was brilliant here, and inspireing you should dig into some of the surviving gregorian chant the templars and crusaders would have sung in prayer or on the way to battle, like sante crucem subit or the songs to mary, and tell me it dont inspire and haunt you when you hear it especially the alleluja and imagin thousands of men in armor singing it togather on the way to battle once you understand the latin translation
the crusades were a watermark time in history, of the church of the faith of eastern and western history that are on the minds even today, or the battle of lepanto and the power of the rosery where some rag tag europeans fought off a number of ottomans greatly out numbered and stopped a great onslaught on europe, of course today is another matter, what is going on in europe, a place largly forgot its faith, and a group of refuges and those that might just be wanted it escape conscription into fighting in their homeland, but also at odds with the trappings and traditions of christianity in europe and those that still wish to keep some of its practice and teachings, how it will turn out only Jesus knows but, God wishes to save and wants to show mercy more then judgment, I say as a Catholic Christian. pax domine sit semper vobiscum
but the music from the movie is incredible
Nah. Incredibly boooooring movie with miscast bad actors. Orlando Bloom for example, good for Legolas but not for this. One of so many Ridely Scott's historical faiIures...
@stlaw99999 Have you watched the Director's Cut, or are giving a attempted review by the original Cut?
& if you have watched the superior Director's Cut, just mentally note "I don't like slow paced building of Dramatic Tension"->move on vs posting anything of it without specific examples of why it's "boring"
Very nice, great video! Thank you!
Its also in the framing of the scene. The sky behind Salah. The contrast during the closeup of Baldwin against the backdrop. His mask and posture. It feels grand. Like the tension before a great storm.
then again, if you've never seen when the desert rises up. shilah habub.
After you described the entire scene I understand the dynamics. It makes the movie much more impactful. Thank you
Literally one of my favorite scenes when a King acted like a King
You kings don't hold Gatsby parties while people go without pay?
@dalenincehelser5747I don’t consider Trump a king - he is an imposter and destroying the moral fabric and people and abusing his power - a true King puts his people’s needs above his own.
@dalenincehelser5747Trump makes me sick as the rich dance on our backs - I work 3 jobs and can’t afford cake
@Royaltoadsrock "I dont consider Trump a king"
Good? He's not.
Outside of meaningless slogans, has anyone reasonable ever made the argument that he was?
@Royaltoadsrockso you have 3 part time low paying jobs?
1st, is that new from this year cause, we'll trump wasn't president until recently.
2nd, you should probably try to find a full time job instead. I get that saying you work 3 job is your humble brag but really its just dumb
One of my personal favourite nugget of this movie, and I'm not sure if anyone else realises it, is that Balian's speech about Jerusalem before the battle included "Who has claim? None have claim. ALL have claim!!"
Then at the end of the battle, Balian asked Salahuddin Jerusalem's worth & his reply was
"Nothing. Eeeveerrythiing"
What beautiful poetic script writing.
Yep. And when Orlando bloom says IF THIS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, LET GOD DO WITH IT AS HE WILLS. GETS ME EVERY TIME. 😢😢
Post modern historical revisionism. Yea we totally fought the crusades because we thought it was for everyone to share
@tillercaesar-kq4ou pushback against agression.
I can’t remember the last time I read such nonsense.
@fledgling5616one man's trash is another's gold
One thing you missed is that at the time, the Arab world still had the lead on the sciences, mathematics, engineering and medicine. So Salauddin offering his personal physicians was a huge upgrade to whoever King Baldwin was relying on.
Then thanks to their pernicious religion, they fell back into ignorance and savagery.
How dare you question the usefulness of bloodletting or leeches to balance bodily humours!
Yeah, that group used to put science and mathematics before fairytale, false idols and failed ideology.
Lies, it was the greek not the Arab. I mean your prophet Muhammad can’t even read nor write.
That’s debatable
One of the best and most underrated movies ever made!
couldn't disagree more
Then don't @jacquesdedawg5840
Agree!
movie was long boring and lame
Loved it lost count how many times iv watched it 👍🏻
Ancient battles must have been so horrifying and overwhelming.
It's one of those films that the directors cut is much better and benefits from being longer where most films today would benefit from being shorter!x
Nope. It's just longer and more boring.
This movie is truly a masterpiece, and I am constantly recommending it to people and they always look at me like I’m crazy when I try to describe what it’s about, but it is really one of my favorite movies of all time😊
Criminally underrated. I think its because theatrical version was stripped so it wasn't "too long" but it ended in a confusing story. Director's cut is way to go
Same here.
Even now watching this scene brings chills down my spine, watching the cross appear in the background and Saladin says Jerusalem is here evokes the same emotion as when I first saw in the theater.
“Respect, and communication”
Words to live by in these turbulent times.
Saladin butchered so many people. Took so many slaves including women, girls and boys as sex slaves. reneged on deals. He said he would continue his rampage of violence across all lands until the entire world was Islamic. The film is just a film, but it did not capture who he was
I simply don't understand why this film isn't considered one of the greatest films. I think it's a masterpiece on a few levels. Orlando Bloom's restrained, authentic portrayal of the hero is enough for me to get lost in the story and come up for air only at intermission. All the actors are superb, the story is remarkable, the cinematography is magnificent, the pace of the film is perfection. I own the director's cut and never get tired of it.
My favorite movie, even with it's inaccuracies, a story was told that makes a person want to know more. It was not a documentary, it was a story.
I always love a good breakdown how subtle but important communication takes place in cinema.
This got Sun Tzu's the "Art of War" written all over it! Great dissection! Thank you for the post!
you notice that too?
sun tzu himself embraced much of what the stoics believed true.
interesting how the east was on the other side of that looking glass, looking back at us.
I really liked your evaluation. I felt the same way about this scene. So simple but so profound.
Simply never happened either. Irl these guys hated eachother
It was criminal that the directors cut wasn't the cinema release
The added hour+ made a great movie even more fantastic.
Not sure if it's the greatest scene of all time, but this surely is one the greatest, I dare say most needed, posts on RUclips of all time.
This movie gets shit on CONSTANTLY. I have a degree in Middle Eastern history with a LOT of time spent on the Crusades. Sure...the movie wasn't ENTIRELY, historically accurate. It was STILL an awesome movie. And I don't care what you say!
NO, it doesn't. Anyone who has seen the Director's cut knows what a masterpiece this is.
long and inaccurate.
Wish I had seen this in the theatre for the scope and magnitude of this epic movie ,if only for this amazing scene 😮
Have you already read Baldolino, by Umberto Eco? Is fictional and fantasious, no relation at all with actual facts...but..it does not talk about history but conscience of a time in history, is all about the immaginarium..wich is in a certain way important too.
Who shits on it? Shitheads shit on it. Directors Cut is splendid
Respect and communication. The foundation to any relationship.
The world has something to learn from this brief exchange created in cinema to resonate to all who understand it. The rest of the movie was magnificent!
Saladin butchered so many people. Took so many slaves including women, girls and boys as sex slaves. reneged on deals. He said he would continue his rampage of violence across all lands until the entire world was Islamic. The film is just a film, but it did not capture who he was
It's total fiction they never mat and Saladin never offered medical help
In the past king did lead the battles , now they hide behind their offices sending millions to die…..
@Bolandi91 what king do you refer to?
@clivebaxter6354did you watch the same video ? 😂
As Saladin said later, he knew he was outmaneuvered when Baldwin arrived from where he did. Time was on his side, so he withdrew.
Masterclass
Hmmm I dont recall that part. Now Im wondering if i watched the short version of the film. That line would be something i would remember because its about battle tactics which films usually have very little content of so I always laser-focus on it.
The scene should be a source of inspiration to all of us! Let all humanity learn the simple values of kindness, respect and compassion 🎉
Amen
Remember this film well. It had many great and memorable performances in it.
One of the final scenes, when Balian surrenders to Saladin, is even better. When Saladin says 'I am not those men'...chills.
Yeah, and when you realize movies aren’t reality and he was exactly like this men, maybe even worse
Crazy how popularity for this movie blew up in recent years. I remember watching this movie, and falling in love with it, way back in 2009.
I do not know anything about this movie. This scene alone...the way they both communicated with each other is epic. I need to track this movie down so my wife and I can watch it. Thank you for the video scene breakdown!
Make sure you watch the directors cut. The short version doesn’t make sense.
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Wouldn't have believed it was Edward Norton under that mask.
I absolutely loved how you passionately walked us through this incredible message and work of art. Thank you
This IS how peace is made.
Yeah, that peace lasted like a month. Lol
Seeing this scene on RUclips inspired me to see this movie ( the directors cut) for the first time and it didn't disappoint.
Same just purchased it
Awesome. This is one of my ALL time favorites
I wish all youtube video analysis were this straight forward and small. Loved it
I watched this movie on history channel when I was a kid. And I still remember this decades later. No leader in this current era could match their charisma, bravery, boldness, and even kindness.
Actually there are, however, they are surrounded by total jerks and assholes who would shout them down or kill them in these so called modern days.
Before Baldwin says Salaam Alaikum he touches his heart, his head, and bows. This is an immense showing of respect in and of itself. It basically means, ‘I hold you in my heart (I love you), I hold you in my mind (I pray for you).”
What the f are you talking about? It means 'peace be upon you' nothing more or less. And it's as an immense gesture of respect as when my local shopkeeper greets an Arabic customer.
@marca9955 Not a keen eye for context huh?
Actually he breaks Islamic law based on sahih hadith to greet christians with peace be upon you
This is false @Nolan-e3m
People think power means money or castles... But Salahuddin Ayyubi, the conqueror of Jerusalem, died with just one gold coin and a few silver ones. He didn’t even have enough for his own funeral... because he gave everything to his people. That’s what true leadership looks like.. ❤
Because Muslim never honor him, only because western romantize his character, Muslim world start pay attention. He is kurd, until today, Muslim never fond of Kurds
The car chase in the blues brothers is my favourite
Not only was this the greatest movie scene, it also was in reality, the greatest gift to humanity. I pray that we all recieve it. Blessings!
Not at all.
@Alejandro-e7g One 🐒 don’t stop no show.
@chiefgangmusicNot liking this makes me a monkey? Try using logic next time.
What credentials do you or the video creator have to grade movie scenes? Have you seen every movie ever produced? If not, then go away.
@peterc4082 You have to be one big as LOSER to say something negative about such a positive message. If anyone needs to go away it would be you and I’m pretty sure a heIIava lot of ppl would agree.
It IS a magnificent movie, but it takes a while for its greatness to sink in and to appreciate it.
I think one of greatest scenes is when Baldwin dies , the music that plays then , the camera flying over Jerusalem … tears everytime
I agree..... This piece is also featured in Hannibal (Silence of the Lambs sequel) when Lecter goes to the Opera. I'm not sure, but heard it was written specially. I often rewatch a clip of the KoH scene - and think Eva Green's actions in it are beautifully dignified.
raising an empty right hand is a soldier salute showing that your swordhand is empty and that no threat is meant
I didn't care for the theatrical cut. But the Director's cut was terrific, completely changed my mind. And I agree this scene was amazing.
I agree, profoundly, with your insight.
There is so much to this incredible scene.
The tone is set right away when Princess Sibylla whispers Saladin's name with his first appearance of the movie. Both kings make no demands, no threats; just straight to the point. There is that moment of anticipation when they consider their choices and the screen pans to all the different characters waiting for what comes next. Again, straight to the point, Baldwin puts it all on Saladin to choose life or death, no cleverness. These subtle interactions show how serious, confident, then competent each king is, then they both ride away.
This scene is just a great representation of diplomacy by both ends
The King and Saladin are not waving at each other when they raise their right hands to each other. Back then it was a common gesture to show that they were not holding swords or daggers (as most people are right-handed). This is why most modern day Armies salute with their right hand.
Correct
So, not ancient shorthand for blowing kisses then?
@johnny1969-q8t nah, this was back when men were men.
That's why we drive on the left. You rest your lance on the right.
@gobshite99 That is something I've never considered. You are right. I've been driving on the wrong side of the road for 60 years!
Bought this. Grateful I did. “Masterpiece.” “Respect and communication.” Indeed. All the best.
One of my favorite movie ❤
Words, something people in the age of social media have forgotten, meaningful words that come from the heart not the tainted mind.
These 2 were the closest to an actual solution, the correct way as respectful opponents do, is to shield pilgrims of any denomination while visiting the holy land. No ownership, no overlordship, just gathered members of esteem, honouring their sacred duty of protection & guidance.
2 Men doing Gods work . This is pure silver. And this is how you are supposed to support God . If the time comes where you must stand and fight in what you believe or what you think is 'just' by God then you offer your life not just your service . A fantastic representation of both respected faiths. This film is beautiful and it sometimes helps me rest at night . Something calm and peaceful about it despite the subject the film covers. The beginning is quite sad as well. Thank you for highlighting this masterpiece
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Kingdom of Heaven is in the top 5 of my favorite movies. Your insights and explanations make it even more enjoyable.
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The actor playing Saladin is wonderful.
Correction to my earlier comment referring to Balian and Saladin's surrender scene, Balian actually asks Saladin what Jerusalem is worth to him and Saladin replies "nothing" then pauses to say "everything". Superb writing by William Monahan.
One of my favourite movies: Enigmatic, epic, made for the very big screen. It says something that you have an actor like Edward Norton in this fascinating scene - and never show his face in the entire movie.
Historical inaccuracies? Sure. Does that matter? Nope.