"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, Catherine. The film explores themes of love, loss, and identity, intertwining the lives of its characters, including Kip, a Sikh sapper, and Mireille, a Canadian nurse. It received critical acclaim, winning nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.