The English Patient
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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 (9,237 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 was directed by Anthony Minghella[10].
- Anthony Minghella wrote the screenplay for The English Patient[11].
- Michael Ondaatje wrote the screenplay for The English Patient[12].
- The English Patient's composer is recorded as Gabriel Yared[13].
- The English Patient's genre is romance film[14].
- The English Patient's genre is war film[15].
- The English Patient's genre is drama film[16].
- The English Patient's genre is flashback film[17].
- The English Patient's genre is film based on a novel[18].
- The English Patient's genre is spy film[19].
- The English Patient's based on is recorded as The English Patient[20].
- A cast member of The English Patient was Ralph Fiennes[21].
- A cast member of The English Patient was Juliette Binoche[22].
- A cast member of The English Patient was Willem Dafoe[23].
- A cast member of The English Patient was Kristin Scott Thomas[24].
- A cast member of The English Patient was Naveen Andrews[25].
- A cast member of The English Patient was Colin Firth[26].
- A cast member of The English Patient was Julian Wadham[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
The English Patient was produced by Saul Zaentz[28]. It was directed by 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 January 1, 1996[29] and February 27, 1997[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]. The English Patient was distributed by video on demand[35].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include World War II[36], healing[37], passion[38], and war victim[39].
Reception
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Picture[3], an award for best film[40], in United States[41], founded in 1929[42]; Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[4], a film award category[43], founded in 1944[44]; Academy Award for Best Director[5], an award for best direction[45], in United States[46], founded in 1929[47]; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[6], an award for best supporting actress[48], in United States[49], founded in 1936[50]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography[7], an Academy Awards[51], in United States[52], founded in 1929[53]; and BAFTA Award for Best Film[8], a film award category[54], in United Kingdom[55]. Reviews include 7.9/10[56], 86/100[57], and 86%[58].
Why It Matters
The English Patient ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,237 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] It is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
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].