I think it's more that he *believed him* that he was The Baron of Ibelin after the fight had started, but once they had engaged, he felt honor bound by his culture not to back down. Also, if you notice when Balian disarmed him.. the man also gave him a crack across the face with his hand, which kinda encouraged the guy (due to the insult) to keep fighting in fury, to go get the spear.
Given the whole confrontation was the "servants" idea, not very noble of him. First he wants to take a stranger's horse, when it occurs the stranger can fight, then "no, stop, enough!". He reminds me of those guys who pull harmful pranks, and when someone is kicking their ass in return, they yell "bro, it was just a prank"
Well, the "servant" thought that there would be a minor skirmish but the exchange got really heated as his elite bodyguard was not going to give in nor was Balian going to surrender. It was common during the 12th century for any side to observe the virtues of chivalry and would call for an end to conflict if fighting is enough for the day.
Balian won the fight by disarming his opponent of the weapon those present had deemed appropriate for a duel between social peers (sword to sword). When the saracen knight rearmed himself with a weapon outside those parameters, he dishonoured himself and his master, who called on him to concede.
Imagine going full at it with swords. How that would be. Frightning and strenuous. These guys would have had great upper body strength after years of training with suchs a heavy weapon.
Am I the only one that first of all, recognizes it is a dick move that nobody would do to just wake up, grab water, and not check if anyone else survived (and possible needs water), not talking about searching for supplies before wandering into the desert? This whole scene is such an utter nonsense.
The guy just lost his wife and child in a month, so for him to be a bit spiteful with life to the point that he couldn't care less for anyone else is somewhat reasonable. The whole point of him going to Jerusalem was to find God in his heart again, at this moment, he still hadn't found his voice yet.
"your quality shall be known among your enemies, before ever you meet them my friend."
I love this line!
I literally wrote that above you, and deleted it when I saw we drew on the same line.. brilliant movie, fascinating history..
"Good quality" , not "your quality"
@@baybars3138 no
@@Sarkoptesmilbe I hear it he says, "your Good quality will be known among your enemies"
"I took this horse from the sea."
'Lies! Deception!'
"I'm the new baron of Ibelin."
'Alright fam, let us fight on fair ground.'
I think it's more that he *believed him* that he was The Baron of Ibelin after the fight had started, but once they had engaged, he felt honor bound by his culture not to back down. Also, if you notice when Balian disarmed him.. the man also gave him a crack across the face with his hand, which kinda encouraged the guy (due to the insult) to keep fighting in fury, to go get the spear.
If you havent, watch the Directors Cut. Its the true Vision of this Story.
Where can we watch the directors cut ?
At 3:30 the Saracen knight undoes his mail collar. I guess that was fair of him, but got him killed.
It was getting in the way more than anything. He didn't have the flexibility or the visibility that he knew he needed to defeat him.
He's actually taking off his cape.
@@boozantine You're right! I missed that 😑
Is it just me or is this whole movie Orlando passing out and waking up in the next scene/location lol
''The desert is an ocean in which no oar is dipped, and on this ocean the Bedu go where they please and strike where they please''
Dr.Bashir can grow quite the beard.
Given the whole confrontation was the "servants" idea, not very noble of him. First he wants to take a stranger's horse, when it occurs the stranger can fight, then "no, stop, enough!". He reminds me of those guys who pull harmful pranks, and when someone is kicking their ass in return, they yell "bro, it was just a prank"
Maybe that is because he was expecting Balian to kill him.
Well, the "servant" thought that there would be a minor skirmish but the exchange got really heated as his elite bodyguard was not going to give in nor was Balian going to surrender. It was common during the 12th century for any side to observe the virtues of chivalry and would call for an end to conflict if fighting is enough for the day.
Balian won the fight by disarming his opponent of the weapon those present had deemed appropriate for a duel between social peers (sword to sword). When the saracen knight rearmed himself with a weapon outside those parameters, he dishonoured himself and his master, who called on him to concede.
bruh..... it's fake , that isn't even the true story huh?
This is fictional.
What a great film
This movie meant so much to me so awesome
Great
Imagine going full at it with swords. How that would be. Frightning and strenuous. These guys would have had great upper body strength after years of training with suchs a heavy weapon.
Swords were not heavy at all. Even two handed swords are about 2 kilos, sometimes a bit less, sometimes a bit more.
@@eliamarinelli3987 Lol you beat me to it.
Armor is a different story especially worn in the desert. Haha
In swordfight as in other martial arts legs are even more important than hands. So to be a good fighter your should train lower body even harder
And big balls.
@@eliamarinelli3987 I suspect even that weight can take a quick toll. 2kg isn't nothing.
Nice movie
Smooth
Dont lie to me
Foolish to remove that part of the chain coif that protects the throat..............
He removes the cape
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Am I the only one that first of all, recognizes it is a dick move that nobody would do to just wake up, grab water, and not check if anyone else survived (and possible needs water), not talking about searching for supplies before wandering into the desert? This whole scene is such an utter nonsense.
yes you are
The guy just lost his wife and child in a month, so for him to be a bit spiteful with life to the point that he couldn't care less for anyone else is somewhat reasonable. The whole point of him going to Jerusalem was to find God in his heart again, at this moment, he still hadn't found his voice yet.
The whole movie is kind of lame if watched with even a slightly critical mindset.
Movie just a imagination and just a story it not real just fake
The movie is 'based" on real events. Orlando Bloom's character was a Noble in Jerusalem, not a French blacksmith. lol
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