12th-century Jerusalem between the Second and Third Crusades.
In history, Balian of Ibelin was not a blacksmith from France; he was an established nobleman born in the Holy Land.
: 12th-century Kingdom of Jerusalem during a fragile truce between Christians and Muslims.
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The film begins with Balian, a young blacksmith, who arrives in Jerusalem and becomes embroiled in the conflicts between Christians, Muslims, and Jews. After falling in love with Sibylla (Eva Green), the sister of King Guy de Lusignan (Rupert Everett), Balian becomes a knight and joins the Crusader army. As the story unfolds, Balian finds himself at odds with the ruthless King Guy, who seeks to reclaim the Holy Land for the Christians.
A major theme is "Right Action"—the idea that being a good person is more important than following a specific religious doctrine.