The English Patient

1996 film directed by Anthony Minghella
Movie film Q63026
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The English Patient is a movie that belongs to several genres, including romance film, war film, drama film, flashback film, film based on a novel, and spy film[1][2][3][4]. This diverse range of genres contributes to its complex and engaging storyline. The movie's ability to blend different genres has likely contributed to its success and appeal to a wide range of audiences.

The English Patient has received numerous awards, recognizing its excellence in filmmaking[5]. Some of its notable awards include the Academy Award for Best Picture, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, and BAFTA Award for Best Film, as well as two additional awards[5]. These awards demonstrate the high quality and impact of the movie.

The awards won by The English Patient are a testament to the movie's outstanding production and direction[5]. The combination of its engaging storyline, which spans multiple genres[1][2][3][4], and its exceptional filmmaking, has resulted in a movie that has been widely recognized and acclaimed. The English Patient's success can be attributed to its unique blend of genres[1][2][3][4] and its outstanding cinematic qualities, which have been acknowledged through its numerous awards[5].

The English Patient's accolades, including its Academy Awards and Golden Globe Award[5], solidify its position as a highly acclaimed movie. With its diverse genres[1][2][3][4] and exceptional filmmaking[5], The English Patient has become a notable film in the world of cinema. The movie's impact and recognition are a result of its well-crafted storyline and exceptional production, earning it a place among the most awarded films[5].

The English Patient

Summary

The English Patient is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,536 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • The English Patient received the Academy Award for Best Picture[3].
  • The English Patient received the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[4].
  • The English Patient received the Academy Award for Best Director[5].
  • The English Patient received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[6].
  • The English Patient received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[7].
  • The English Patient received the BAFTA Award for Best Film[8].
  • The English Patient's instance of is recorded as film[9].
  • The English Patient's director is recorded as Anthony Minghella[10].
  • The English Patient's screenwriter is recorded as Anthony Minghella[11].
  • The English Patient's screenwriter is recorded as Michael Ondaatje[12].
  • The English Patient's composer is recorded as Gabriel Yared[13].
  • The English Patient's genre is recorded as romance film[14].
  • The English Patient's genre is recorded as war film[15].
  • The English Patient's genre is recorded as drama film[16].
  • The English Patient's genre is recorded as flashback film[17].
  • The English Patient's genre is recorded as film based on a novel[18].
  • The English Patient's genre is recorded as spy film[19].
  • The English Patient's based on is recorded as The English Patient[20].
  • The English Patient's cast member is recorded as Ralph Fiennes[21].
  • The English Patient's cast member is recorded as Juliette Binoche[22].
  • The English Patient's cast member is recorded as Willem Dafoe[23].
  • The English Patient's cast member is recorded as Kristin Scott Thomas[24].
  • The English Patient's cast member is recorded as Naveen Andrews[25].
  • The English Patient's cast member is recorded as Colin Firth[26].
  • The English Patient's cast member is recorded as Julian Wadham[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

The English Patient's producer is recorded as Saul Zaentz[28]. Its director is recorded as Anthony Minghella[10]. Screenwriters include Anthony Minghella[11] and Michael Ondaatje[12]. Cast members include Ralph Fiennes[21], Juliette Binoche[22], Willem Dafoe[23], Kristin Scott Thomas[24], Naveen Andrews[25], and Colin Firth[26].

Publication

Publication dates include +1996-01-01T00:00:00Z[29] and +1997-02-27T00:00:00Z[30]. Original languages include English[31], Arabic[32], German[33], and Italian[34]. Genres include romance film[14], war film[15], drama film[16], flashback film[17], film based on a novel[18], and spy film[19].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include World War II[35], healing[36], passion[37], and war victim[38].

Reception

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Picture[3], an award for best film[39], in United States[40], founded in 1929[41]; Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[4], a film award category[42], founded in 1944[43]; Academy Award for Best Director[5], an award for best direction[44], in United States[45], founded in 1929[46]; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[6], an award for best supporting actress[47], in United States[48], founded in 1936[49]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography[7], an Academy Awards[50], in United States[51], founded in 1929[52]; and BAFTA Award for Best Film[8], a film award category[53], in United Kingdom[54]. Reviews include 7.9/10[55], 86/100[56], and 86%[57].

Why It Matters

The English Patient ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,536 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] It is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

What awards did The English Patient receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Picture[3], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[4], Academy Award for Best Director[5], and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[6].

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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