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Directed by Anthony Minghella

The English Patient

An atmospheric, acclaimed drama.

In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.

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Monday, 29 June

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ELAINE: Ugh. You wouldn't believe it. My boyfriend dumped me. My friends, who I don't even like, they won't talk to me. (face-pulling) All because I don't like that stupid English Patient movie.WAITRESS: Really? I thought it was pretty good.ELAINE: Oh, come on. Good? What was good about it? (scoffs) Those sex scenes!I mean, please! Gimme something I can use!WAITRESS: (sour) Well, I liked it.The waitress takes the coffee pot and walks away into the back.ELAINE: (calling after) Hey. You forgot about my piece of pie. Hello? (irritated) You know, sex in a tub. That doesn't work!---------------------------------------------------------CAROL: Elaine. Elaine, did you just see The English Patient?GAIL: (tearful) Didn't you love it?LISA: How could you not love that movie?ELAINE: How about, it sucked?--------------------------------------------------------LISA: We just saw The English Patient again.GAIL: It's even better the second time.ELAINE: They make it longer?---------------------------------------------------------PETERMAN: Elaine, I hope you're watching the clothes, because I can't take my eyes off the passion.ELAINE: (quiet vehemence) Oh. No. I can't do this any more. I can't. It's toolong. (to the screen) Quit telling your stupid story, about the stupid desert, and just die already! (louder) Die!!

cinéfila... 🕯️4.0

i would let 90's ralph fiennes carry my dead body through the desert

anthony3.0

ralph fiennes? more like ralph FINE oh boy he can get it anytime anywhere

Common questions
What is The English Patient about?+

A nurse cares for a mysterious, burned man in an Italian monastery during World War II, as his fragmented memories reveal a tragic wartime romance in the Sahara.

Who directed The English Patient?+

The film was directed by Anthony Minghella, a British playwright and director, and was released in 1996.

Has The English Patient won any awards?+

Yes, the film was a major success at the 69th Academy Awards, winning nine Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

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