Ghassan Massoud

Age: 67

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Ghassan Massoud (Arabic: غسّان مسعود / Ghassān Masʻūd; born September 20, 1958) is a Syrian actor and filmmaker born on September 20, 1958, in Damascus, Syria. He achieved global recognition for his roles in both Arabic and worldwide films. Massoud has been active in the industry for several decades, earning a distinguished reputation as one of the most highly regarded actors in the Middle East. Massoud is known for writing and directing the theater play "Diplomasiyyoun," as well as his appearances in many Syrian-made films. He has appeared in the Syrian television series "The Chant of Rain," but most recently, he starred as Abu Bakr in MBC's series "Omar." He's most well-known internationally for his role as Saladin in Ridley Scott's 2005 film "Kingdom of Heaven," alongside playing Ammand the Corsair in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Throughout his career, Massoud has been recognized for the commitment he has to his craft. He continues to be an influential figure in the world of Arab cinema, teaching drama at both the Damascus Music and Drama School and the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts.

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Ghassan Massoud

Bakir

for Bakir in Bloodied Cross

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Bloodied Cross

The beginning of the story takes place about 20 years before the First Crusade, in the Middle East. The main character Malik is 15 years old at this point, coming from a Christian family. She is, as a result of the persecution of Christians, murdered by Muslim warriors, Malik manages to escape, however, thanks to the sacrifice of his older brother who drew the attention of the murderers away from him. Malik manages to escape and after many days, weeks of wandering he reaches Europe where he encounters Christian knights who are distrustful of him when he shows them the cross, and when they see his condition they take pity and take him with them. 20 years later, after being raised by the Crusaders and trained, he sets off with them on the Crusade to avenge his family and confront the man who was the leader of his family's murderers.

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