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The English Patient (film)

*The English Patient* is a 1996 romantic drama film set during World War II. It follows the story of a critically burned man, known only as the English Patient, who reflects on his past love affair with a married woman named Katharine. Through flashbacks, viewers learn about their passionate relationship and its tragic end. Meanwhile, various characters' stories of love, loss, and survival intertwine in an Italian monastery. The film explores themes of memory, identity, and the destructive impact of war, ultimately highlighting how love and human connection endure amid chaos.