Ghassan Massoud
Also Known As: Ghassān Masʻūd, غسان مسعود
Biography: 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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tartus, Syria
Birthday: September 20, 1958
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Gender: Male
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Kingdom of Heaven
Overview: After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Genres: Drama Action Adventure History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-03
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Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
Overview: The film covers through fiction real-life events like the occupation of Iraq, the execution of Daniel Pearl, the Hood event and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal.
Genres: Action War Drama
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 2006-01-31
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Desert Warrior
Overview: It’s 7th century, when Arabia is made up of rival, feuding tribes, disunited and forever at each other’s throats. Emperor Kisra has a fearsome reputation for being utterly ruthless. But when the Arabian Princess Hind refuses to become the emperor’s concubine, the stage is set for an epic confrontation. It is a battle that, by its conclusion, will have changed the region forever and echo throughout history. Escaping with her father, King Numan, into the vast and unforgiving desert, Hind is pursued by Kisra’s seasoned mercenary Jalabzeen and his bloodthirsty troops. Hind and her father are forced to entrust their safety to a mysterious bandit, whose fighting prowess is second to none. The bandit harbors his own secrets, which will play a large part in deciding the fate of the battle. Hind inspires the fractious tribes to come together for one last stand and unite against an army that outnumbers them and is far better equipped.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: en
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The Cello
Overview: An aspiring cellist learns the cost of his brand-new cello is a lot more insidious than he first thought.
Genres: Horror Thriller Mystery
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 2023-09-14
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The Butterfly
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Genres: Drama Horror Adventure
Original Language: tr
Release Date: 2009-05-01
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The Promise
Overview: Sahrawi ,the leader of a gang decides to get rid of Yousef, one of his old men after he has cancer and taking money belonging to the gang. He entrusts Adel to eliminate him, as well as Farah to follow Adel, but they fall in love. Then Yousef and Adel become friends.
Genres: Drama Thriller Romance
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 2008-12-07
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That Which Remains
Overview: Based on Ghassan Kanafani's novel, 'Returning to Haifa,' this film, set in 1967, centres on a Palestinian couple who return to the war-torn city to search for their young son Farhan, whom they were forced to abandon when fleeing Zionist acts of terrorism in 1948. Saeed and Atefeh's own house has even been taken over by a Polish Jewish family, who, it transpires, are holding Farhan hostage. It is up to the couple, with the assistance of Farhan's steely grandmother, to find a way to reclaim their lost son. One of the few Iranian films to tackle the Palestinian issue from a historical perspective, this stunning piece of work from Seifollah Daad features meticulous attention to period detail and moving performances.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Exodus: Gods and Kings
Overview: The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
Genres: Adventure Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-03
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Overview: Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann join forces with the revived Captain Barbossa to free Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' locker. The group must navigate dangerous waters, confront many foes and, ultimately, choose sides in a battle wherein piracy itself hangs in the balance.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-19
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All the Money in the World
Overview: The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.
Genres: Crime History Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-21
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Writing on Snow
Overview: The film discusses different ideologies in terms of religion, geography and intellect reflected as well in the current rifts between different parts of the Arab world. A group of individuals strive to find the hidden truths about themselves.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 2017-11-04
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The Legend of Tomiris
Overview: This is the story of the life of the great queen of the steppe - legendary Tomiris. She is destined to become a skillful warrior, survive the loss of close people and unite the Scythian/Saka tribes under her authority.
Genres: History War Drama
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 2019-10-01
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The Path to Redemption
Overview: From pre-production to release, we are given an exclusive look into the making of Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005). Interviews with the cast and crew members take up the bulk of this film, but are accompanied by plenty of on-set footage. We are also given a glimpse at a lot of the deleted material, much of which will be in the director's cut.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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