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The English Patient (1996)

overall review score: 4.2
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The English Patient is a 1996 film directed by Anthony Minghella, based on the novel of the same name by Michael Ondaatje. The story follows a severely burned man who is tended to by a nurse in an Italian monastery during World War II. As he begins to recover, he reveals his past through a series of flashbacks.

Key Features

  • Drama
  • Romance
  • War
  • Historical setting

Pros

  • Beautiful cinematography
  • Compelling story
  • Strong performances by the cast

Cons

  • Slow-paced at times
  • Complex narrative structure may be confusing for some viewers

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