"Kingdom of Heaven" is a 2003 American epic war film directed by Ridley Scott. It stars Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, and Liam Neeson. The story is set in the Middle East during the Crusades. The film's title refers to Jerusalem, which was then called the City of Heaven or sometimes as Zion in Biblical terminology. The film has been critically lauded as an entertaining and thought-provoking spectacle with a powerful message about faith, war, violence and unity among diverse peoples. Michael Moorcock holds it up as an example of how films have become "a bold new form for storytelling". It was nominated for its soundtrack and Green for her performance as Princess Asma by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and won three awards from the American Society of Cinematographers, including Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Close Up by Darius Khondji, who also won an award for Best Live Action Feature for his work on "Kingdom of Heaven". The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards. In 1191, Jerusalem falls to Saladin's army. In France, a group of Crusaders – among them Baldwin IV – arrive. One of them is a young knight named William, who has been reduced to slavery. Baldwin IV tries to re-establish the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but after an assassination attempt on him, he is too afraid to leave his room. A young knight named Tancred arrives, looking for the red-haired crusader who is Baldwin's best friend. He gives William his sword so he can defend himself. The two men are soon joined by notable knights such as Godfrey of Bouillon, Robert of Normandy and Raymond of Tripoli. While training daily in the courtyard with Tancred and Baldwin's brother Guy, William falls in love with Princess Asma al-Nasir that despite her father's objection he marries her. Baldwin is forced to return home to Europe when his aunt, disgusted at having "a leper as a nephew and heir", cuts off his funding. Baldwin's illness worsens, and Guy takes the throne as regent. Raymond has Raymond captured for allegedly plotting against him. Baldwin dies, leaving Tancred as regent. Guy is wounded in an attack on the city walls, during which William sacrifices himself to save him. Vowing revenge, Tancred battles with Saladin's brother Al-Adil in single combat until both their banners are destroyed. Al-Adil spares Tancred's life out of respect for Tancred's mentor and adoptive father, who had recently died. Al-Adil gives Tancred command of the Army of Antioch, partially to satisfy Tancred's thirst for vengeance and partially to restore Jerusalem and the southern portions of the kingdom. While crossing through Anatolia, Tancred's army is beset by a brutal snowstorm and Saladin's forces, led by their new King Al-Adil. Tancred receives word that Baldwin IV has died and Guy succumbs to his wounds. With no other viable option, he returns home with his army camped at the gates. 8eeb4e9f32 44
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