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Kingdom Of Heaven: The Ridley Scott Film And The History Behind The Story (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook)
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With Films Like Gladiator, Blade Runner, And Black Hawk Down, Director Ridley Scott Has Shown His Mastery Of Cinematic Storytelling That Is Epic In Dimension But With A Deeply Personal Core. In Kingdom Of Heaven, He Turns To The Crusadesthat Worldshaping 200Year Collision Between Europe And The Eastto Frame The Tale Of A Young Frenchman Who Defies All Odds To Become A Knight, Then Lives Out What That Glorious Title Really Means. I'D Always Wanted To Make A Movie About Knights And Medieval Times, The Crusades Especially, Says Scott. Historically, The Knightlike The Cowboy Or The Policemanhas Given Us Great Opportunities To Tell Stories About A Hero.With The Cry God Wills It! Pope Urban Ii In 1095 Urged Christian Europe Into A Frenzy To Reclaim The Holy City Of Jerusalem, Conquered By Muslim Armies That Swept Through The Middle East In The 7Th Century. Thousands Answered The Call, From Kings To Peasants, And In The Ensuing Waves Of War Ancient Cities Fell To Bloody Sieges, Christian Kingdoms Were Founded In The Holy Land, And Unspeakable Atrocities Were Committed On Both Sides. Between The Second And Third Crusades, However, Two Visionary Leadersking Baldwin Iv Of Jerusalem And The Saracen General Saladinforged A Shortlived Peace Amid The Carnage. Drawn Into This Immense Drama Is The Young Blacksmith Balian (Orlando Bloom). Fleeing His Village Under A Death Sentence, And Fleeing His Own Demons As Well, Balian Joins Forces With A Great Knight, Godfrey Of Ibelin (Liam Neeson), Who Swears Him To Serve King Baldwin And Uphold The Trucethat Fragile Kingdom Of Heaven. On Reaching The Holy Land, Balian Falls Under The Spell Of The King'S Sister, Sibylla (Eva Green), And Becomes Embroiled In A Struggle For The Kingdom'S Soul, As The Dying King Is Assailed By Extremists Bent On War. Ultimately, Balian Must Choose Between His Love And His Sense Of Knightly Honor. And When Jerusalem Faces Its Greatest Peril, He Must Use All His Wits And Courage To Defend It Against Staggering Odds.Scott And His Production Team Scale New Heights In Creating Worlds On Film: Building Vast Sets On Locations In Morocco And Spain, Peopling Them With International Stars And Thousands Of Extras, Enhancing Filmed Action With Stateoftheart Effects. Scenes Of Medieval Warfare, Breathtaking In Scale And Realism, Feature Weapons And Machines That Were Carefully Researched And Built For Real. This Splendid Companion Book, Illustrated With More Than 200 Photos, Drawings, And Scott'S Own Storyboards, Documents This Landmark Production Behind The Scenes And Before The Cameras. But It Also Delves Into The Details Of Storycrafting That Give Kingdom Of Heaven Its Solid Historical Grounding, And Includes A Lively Primer On The Crusades That Will Expand Readers' Appreciation Of Both The Film And The History Behind It. With More Than 200 Photographs And Illustrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Kingdom of Heaven'? A: The main theme of 'Kingdom of Heaven' revolves around the Crusades and the moral complexities of war, focusing on the journey of a young blacksmith named Balian who becomes a knight and must navigate love, honor, and duty amidst conflict.
- Q: Who directed 'Kingdom of Heaven'? A: The film 'Kingdom of Heaven' was directed by Ridley Scott, known for his expertise in creating epic narratives and visually stunning films.
- Q: What type of book is the 'Kingdom of Heaven: The Ridley Scott Film and the History Behind The Story'? A: This book is a pictorial moviebook that offers behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film, complemented by over 200 photos, drawings, and storyboards.
- Q: Is 'Kingdom of Heaven' suitable for all ages? A: While the book itself is suitable for a wide audience, the film contains intense battle scenes and themes of war that may not be appropriate for younger viewers.
- Q: What can readers expect to find in this moviebook? A: Readers can expect a detailed exploration of the film's production, including insights into historical contexts, character development, and cinematographic techniques.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The 'Kingdom of Heaven' moviebook contains 176 pages filled with illustrations and informative content.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it's been previously owned but remains in very good shape.
- Q: When was 'Kingdom of Heaven' published? A: The book was published on April 7, 2005, coinciding with the film's release.
- Q: Who is the author of this moviebook? A: The author of 'Kingdom of Heaven: The Ridley Scott Film and the History Behind The Story' is Ridley Scott.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable option for readers.