Where was The English Patient filmed?
1997 film, directed by Anthony Minghella.
- Tunisia
The story is set in Italy, about 603 miles (970 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- Italy; North Africa
- Filmed in
- Tunisia
- Distance
- About 603 miles (970 km) between Italy and the nearest filming location.
About The English Patient
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- Released
- 1997
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Cast
- Ralph FiennesJuliette BinocheWillem DafoeKristin Scott ThomasNaveen AndrewsColin FirthJulian WadhamJürgen ProchnowNino CastelnuovoKevin Whately
- Genre
- RomanceWarDramaFlashbackSpy
- Based on
- The English Patient
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Picture; Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama; Academy Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and 11 more
The story
German gunners shoot down a British biplane, containing a pilot and a slumped down woman, flying across the desert.
His only possession is a copy of Herodotus's Histories, with personal notes, pictures, and mementos stored inside.
Almásy discovers the location of the ancient Cave of Swimmers, containing cave paintings.
Famous lines from The English Patient
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
Shh, don't talk.Almásy
Why did you hate me?Katharine
Yes. Yes. Absolutely.Almásy
Shall we be all right?Katharine
Really? That's sudden.Almásy
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