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The English Patient (1996) is an epic romantic war drama directed by Anthony Minghella and starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche and Kristin Scott Thomas. The film follows a critically burned man, known as the English patient, who is tended by a nurse in an Italian monastery during World War II. Through flashbacks, his past and a fateful love affair are revealed. Notable for its intricate narrative and exploration of love and loss, the film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress for Binoche.