CRUSADERS ON SCREEN
Crusader Films & Their Historical Context
Explore the films, meet the characters and follow the stories back to their historical setting.
ORIGINAL HISTORICAL ILLUSTRATIONFEATURED FILM · 2005 · RIDLEY SCOTT
Kingdom of Heaven
Jerusalem, divided loyalties and the burden of leadership. Ridley Scott’s historical epic is an atmospheric starting point for exploring the crusader kingdom.
The film dramatically reimagines Balian of Ibelin and events surrounding Jerusalem in 1187. Watch for the difference between the emotional truth of a scene and a claim about what happened.
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FEATURE FILM · 2007
Arn – The Knight Templar
Peter Flinth’s film follows the fictional Arn, connecting a Scandinavian story with the world of the Templars. A different perspective on duty, belonging and the crusading age.
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Knightfall
A dramatic interpretation of the Templars’ later world. Explore the official series page, then compare its imagined story with the order’s documented history.
Visit the official series page ↗Viewing availability varies by country and service. Historical artwork on this site is original illustration, not film publicity imagery.