# The English Patient (1996)

> A wounded nurse shelters a mysterious burn victim in wartime Italy while forbidden desert memories expose the loves and loyalties that destroyed him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/329

## Facts

- Runtime: 162 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, War
- Director: Anthony Minghella
- Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth, Julian Wadham, Torri Higginson
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116209/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, passionate, haunting, quiet evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

In the midst of war, love and memory intertwine in a haunting tale of loss and redemption.

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