Kingdom of Heaven: Eva Green’s first Hollywood film
In May 2005, more than a year before she became Vesper Lynd Royal Casino together with Daniel Craig, Eva Green does it his Hollywood debut in the great historical fresco Kingdom of Heaven by Ridley Scott. She plays the character of the Sibyl of Jerusalem, a complex princess whose fate is inextricably linked to the turmoil of the Crusades.
Kingdom of Heaven is set in the 12th century, during the period of the Crusades, a time when religious tensions between Christians and Muslims were at their peak. The story follows Balian de Ibelin, played by Orlando Bloom, a French blacksmith who, after the death of his wife, embarks on a journey to Jerusalem to escape his pain. Upon his arrival, he discovers that his father, Godfrey de Ibelin (Liam Neeson), is actually a noble knight. Godfrey invites Balian to join his family and defend the city from the threats facing it.
Balian soon finds himself immersed in a complex conflict. Although Jerusalem is a crossroads of cultures, it must navigate in a world where alliances are fragile. Meet Sibylla of Jerusalem, played by Eva Green, who is the sister of King Baldwin IV, an ailing, teenage king whose fragile health poses a risk to the city’s future.
Sibyl, tormented by moral and personal dilemmas, is promised a political marriage to a noble crusader, but her heart is actually drawn to Balian. Their relationship becomes a central element of the film and illustrates the relationship between political duties and personal feelings in a context of war.
The beginning of an international career
Kingdom of Heaven marks Eva Green’s Hollywood debut. This film, after The dreamers by Bernardo Bertolucci, allowed him to get the role the most iconic of his career : that of James Bond Girl Vesper Lynd in Royal Casino directed by Martin Campbell (which she almost turned down). In fact, it was during the preparation of Ridley Scott’s film that Eva Green developed her ability to speak perfect English (as well as having moved across the Channel).
In the long version of Kingdom of HeavenSibylle’s character is further developed. The additional scenes provide a better understanding of her role within the Jerusalem court and the pressure she feels to marry a man who does not share her values.
Source: Cine Serie
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