"The English Patient" is a 1996 film directed by Anthony Minghella, based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje. Set during World War II, it tells the story of a severely burned man, known as the English patient, who is cared for by a nurse named Hana in an Italian villa. Through flashbacks, the film reveals his past as a British spy and his tragic love affair with a married woman, Katherine. The film explores themes of love, loss, and identity, intertwining the lives of its characters, including Almásy, the English patient, and Kip, an Indian sapper. It received critical acclaim, winning nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.