The English Patient (Original title)
Date: 1996 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: Anthony Minghella
Synopsis: In Italy during World War II, Hana, a nurse, is looking after 'the English patient', a badly burned soldier who doesn't have long to live. Gradually, through flashback, the soldier tells his story. He is in fact the Hungarian, Count Laslo de Almásy, who spied for the Germans. In North Africa Almásy has an affair with Katherine, the wife of a British agent, Clifton. When Clifton learns of the affair, he tries to crash his plane, carrying himself and Katherine, on top of Almásy in the desert. Clifton dies and Katherine is badly wounded. The unscathed Almásy tries to get help for Katherine but fails. He carries her body to his biplane, hidden in the desert, and takes off, but he too is shot down and badly burned.
Genres: Romance, War
Subjects: World War II, Infidelity, Nazi Party, Nurses, Euthanasia
Releases
Date: 06 December 1996Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 162 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 14 March 1997Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 161 mins 31 secs - Length: 14537 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Buena Vista International (UK)
Title: The greatest movie studios: part 4: a complete history...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Miramax". History of Miramax Films and how they transformed independent filmmaking. Includes a top ten and brief critique of the studio's best films.
In: Metro n154 2007 Pages: 148-154
Title: The shape of light: Australian cinematographersAuthor: HARE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part two of a series of articles discussing the work of Australian cinematographers. Examination of the work of Dean Semler and John Seale, focussing on: MAD MAX 2, WITNESS and The ENGLISH PATIENT.
In: Radio Times 3 Mar 2007 Page: 55
Title: Film Trivia.Author: PARKINSON, David Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note about a slip-up in using a football scarf containing a logo not created until 1970 in the film.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Radio Times 13 May 2006 Page: 45
Title: Films of the Week.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1490 25 Feb 2005 Pages: 18-19
Title: The taste makersAuthor: JOHNSON, Ross Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of producers Jake Eberts and Saul Zaentz who both share the talent of making quality and successful indepen- dent films like ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST and The ENGLISH PATIENT.
In: Quarterly Review of Film and Video v22 n4 Oct-Dec 2005 Pages: 297-310
Title: "Fighting the good fight": the real and the moral in the...Author: GATES, Philippa Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends:"...contemporary Hollywood combat film" Analyses the new Hollywood war film (from 1998 to present) by comparing it with the combat films made in the 1980s.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n3 March 2004 Page: 35
Title: Score: reviews of CDsAuthor: KENNEDY, Steven A. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of 'Gabriel Yared's THE ENGLISH PATIENT: a film score guide' by Heather Laing.
In: Empire n183 September 2004 Page: 148
Title: Remote control: FFW: region 1 DVD of the monthArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v31 n2 2003 Pages: 99-110
Title: The English Patient; Critics, Audiences, and the Quality ofAuthor: KRANZ, David L. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "...Fidelity". Explores the diversity of critical views concerning Anthony Minghella's adaptation of The ENGLISH PATIENT,using the reactions of a larger audience & personal examination of source and adaptation.
In: Inside Film n38 October 2001 Pages: 34-35
Title: Visualising storiesAuthor: GALVIN, Peter Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Anthony Minghella and cinematographer John Seale reveal their process and techniques for visualising stories, taking the examples of The ENGLISH PATIENT and The TALENTED MR RIPLEY.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v28 n3 2000 Pages: 210-213
Title: "Call me by my name": personal identity and possession in...Author: EMERY, Sharyn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends "...The English Patient".
In: Empire n125 November 1999 Page: 146
Title: DVD to buyArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v26 n1 1998 Pages: 2-9
Title: Nationhood and Decolonization in The English PatientAuthor: YOUNIS, Raymond Aaron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines differences between the film and the novel of THE ENGLISH PATIENT, and issues of nationality and identity.
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: TV Guide v46 n12 21 Mar 1998 Page: 18
Title: And now for something completely differentAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v26 n4 1998 Pages: 242-254
Title: Sweeping the sandsAuthor: SADASHIGE, Jacqui Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of geography and desire in The ENGLISH PATIENT, and the differences in interpretation implied by the medium of film as opposed to the original text
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v26 n4 1998 Pages: 255-262
Title: A firmament in the midst of the waters...Author: STENBERG, Douglas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the role and nature of love in The ENGLISH PATIENT
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Page: 34
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Pages: 6-11
Title: MiB: money in the bankAuthor: PATTERSON, Cleaver Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An assessment of feature films screened in 1997, including a reference to the success of British product, the reactionary attitude of Hollywood to using British actors, and the success of The ENGLISH PATIENT at the Oscars in 1997
In: Creative Screenwriting v4 n2 Summer 1997 Pages: 91-98
Title: The English Patient: from novel to screenplayAuthor: FORSHEY, Gerald E. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An examination of Anthony Minghella's script adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's novel "The English Patient".
In: Screen International n1102 04 Apr 1997 Page: 12
Title: English casualtyAuthor: TURNER, Lorraine Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: letter to the editor about the "Nationality" of the film THE ENGLISH PATIENT
In: In Camera Summer 1997 Pages: 28-29
Title: The Cineon treatment for The English Patient.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the special effects in the film with comments from those involved with creating them. Plus, some credit details.
In: Premiere v5 n2 March 1997 Page: 28,29
Title: Cameos: Actress Kristin Scott ThomasAuthor: ROTTENBERG, Josh Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with Kristin Scott Thomas on THE ENGLISH PATIENT
In: American Cinematographer v78 n6 June 1997 Page: 94,96
Title: Exemplary imagesAuthor: PROBST, Christopher Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief background to cinematograher John Seale's work and information on his choice of film stock and filters for The ENGLISH PATIENT (1996).
In: El Amante Cine n61 March 1997 Pages: 2-5
Title: El desierto de los enamorados...Author: CASTAGNA, Gustavo J Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Two articles a review and discussion on the orginal novel.
In: Broadcast 24 Oct 1997 Page: 5
Title: Kodak pulls plug on CineonAuthor: TIMMS, DOminic Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Eastman Kodak to discontinue manufacture and sale of its Cineon special effects software and hardware products after agressive cost-cutting programme. Used in THE ENGLISH PAT- IENT, EVENT HORIZON and THE BORROWERS.
In: Premiere v5 n2 March 1997 Page: 62,63
Title: Q&A: Juliette BinocheAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with Juliette Binoche about THE ENGLISH PATIENT and acting with Ralph Fiennes
In: Radio Times v292 n3814 08 Mar 1997 Pages: 52-53
Title: What makes an Oscar- winner?Author: PARKINSON, David Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the films Oscar nominations.
In: Screen International n1091 17 Jan 1997 Page: 6
Title: News in Brief: English Patient wins USC adaptation awardArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Film International v5 n2 August 1997 Pages: 68-69
Title: The greatest lovers of all the livingAuthor: ZAMANI, Mahshid Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v7 n3 March 1997 Pages: 45-46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Legend n23 Spring 1997 Pages: 36-37
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n100 October 1997 Page: 206
Title: Video to rentAuthor: HEMBLADE, Christopher Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Empire n94 April 1997 Page: 34
Title: new filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Stage Screen and Radio June 1997 Page: 28
Title: [Stage Screen and Radio - June 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Short item in which the award winning sound recordists mention the equipment and system they used for the film.
In: Empire n94 April 1997 Pages: 60-64
Title: The sunshine girlsAuthor: BIGNELL, Darren Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Kristin Scott Thomas and Juliette Binoche discuss their roles in The ENGLISH PATIENT (1996) and their reasons for wanting to do the film.
In: Empire n94 April 1997 Page: 63
Title: Truly, madly, deeplyAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Anthony Minghella discusses the difficulties of finding funding for his film The ENGLISH PATIENT.
In: Films in Review v48 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1997 Page: 72
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: KISSIN, Eva H. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Creation March 1997 Pages: 14-15
Title: The Subtle Approach.Author: RAINFORD, Paul Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the production of the film and some of the special effects created by Digital Film.
In: American Cinematographer v78 n1 January 1997 Pages: 30-37
Title: Ministering to The English PatientAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer John Seale discusses his lighting techniques and choice of film stock for Anthony Minghella's The ENGLISH PATIENT.
In: Premiere v5 n5 June 1997 Page: 17
Title: They win again: BAFTA triumph for The English PatientArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
In: Cinema Papers n115 April 1997 Pages: 6-9,44
Title: Beyond EffectsAuthor: COLBERT, Mary Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with John Seale about THE ENGLISH PATIENT
In: Cine & Media n2 1997 Page: 6,7[English, Spanish]
Title: opinions: The English Patient: love and healingAuthor: MALONE, Peter Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Moving Pictures International n25 March 1997 Page: 40
Title: British disease strikesAuthor: RODDICK, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Anthony Minghella is paying the price for succeeding with THE ENGLISH PATIENT. British filmmakers are not expect to have a success.
In: Borderlines n43 April 1997 Pages: 9-13
Title: From novel to film - The English Patient distortedAuthor: RUNDLE, Lisa Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Writer believes the translation of Michael Ondaatje's novel THE ENGLISH PATIENT to the screen has distorted the original intention of exposing imperialism by reducing the central character of Kirpal Singh.
In: Screen International n1103 11 Apr 1997 Page: 12
Title: Aims without frontierArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the media treatment of THE ENGLISH PATIENT and CRASH, particularly by the Daily Mail
In: Film Ireland n58 Apr/May 1997 Pages: 44-45
Title: [Film Ireland - n58 Apr/May 1997: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Kosmorama n219 Summer 1997 Pages: 16-31
Title: Evergreen? Kaerlighedsmelodramaet i 90'erneAuthor: JERSLEV, Anne Article type: ArticleLanguage: Danish
Description: On romance in films in the 90's. The article looks at THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, THE ENGLISH PATIENT and BREAKING THE WAVES.
In: Screen International n1094 07 Feb 1997 Page: 44
Title: Executive SuiteAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Anthony Minghella about THE ENGLISH PATIENT
In: Premiere v10 n2 October 1996 Page: 72
Title: The Ultimate Fall PreviewAuthor: JONES, Oliver Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Part of several short features on films to be released until the end of 1996 in the US
In: Variety 11 Nov 1996 Page: 57,62
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v10 n3 November 1996 Page: 27
Title: Premiering: the Month in MoviesAuthor: ALEXANDER, Jeff Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere n233 August 1996 Pages: 80-83
Title: [Premiere - n233 August 1996: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: French
In: Premiere v10 n4 December 1996 Pages: 96-103
Title: Casualties of Amour/ Passion PlayerAuthor: GLASS, Charles Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Report from the set of THE ENGLISH PATIENT featuring short interviews with the producers and actress Kristin Scott Thomas
In: Screen International n1046 23 Feb 1996 Page: 22
Title: The English PatientAuthor: DOBSON, Patricia Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1082 01 Nov 1996 Page: 14
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v338 n41 5 Sep 1995 Page: 20
Title: Film production: US FilmsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1033 10 Nov 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on the state of production and worldwide rights
In: Screen International n992 27 Jan 1995 Page: 9
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Juliette Binoche to star?
In: Screen International n985 25 Nov 1994 Page: 7
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Variety 19/12/94-9/1/95 Page: 30
Title: [Variety - 19/12/94-9/1/95: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Author: BRICKNELL, Timothy Pages: xi, 178 p.
Title: Literature and film: a guide to the theory and practice of film adaptation
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Title: Gabriel Yared's The English Patient: a film score guide
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Title: Crash cultures: modernity, mediation and the material
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Title: terministic screen: rhetorical perspectives on film
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Title: classic novel from page to screen
Author: GIDDINGS, Robert Pages: v-viii, 243p.
Title: The English patient: a screenplay
Author: MINGHELLA, Anthony Pages: vii-xviii. 189p.
Description: Introduction by Michael Ondaatje. Includes full credits.
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1513745
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Date: 1996 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: Anthony Minghella
Synopsis: In Italy during World War II, Hana, a nurse, is looking after 'the English patient', a badly burned soldier who doesn't have long to live. Gradually, through flashback, the soldier tells his story. He is in fact the Hungarian, Count Laslo de Almásy, who spied for the Germans. In North Africa Almásy has an affair with Katherine, the wife of a British agent, Clifton. When Clifton learns of the affair, he tries to crash his plane, carrying himself and Katherine, on top of Almásy in the desert. Clifton dies and Katherine is badly wounded. The unscathed Almásy tries to get help for Katherine but fails. He carries her body to his biplane, hidden in the desert, and takes off, but he too is shot down and badly burned.
Genres: Romance, War
Subjects: World War II, Infidelity, Nazi Party, Nurses, Euthanasia
Releases
Date: 06 December 1996Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 162 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 14 March 1997Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 161 mins 31 secs - Length: 14537 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Buena Vista International (UK)
Credits
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Production Company: Inc. Tiger Moth Productions, Production Company: Miramax Films, Executive Producer: Bob Weinstein, Executive Producer: Harvey Weinstein, Executive Producer: Scott Greenstein, Producer: Saul Zaentz, Line Producer: Alessandro von Normann, Associate Producer: Paul Zaentz, Associate Producer: Steve Andrews, Unit Production Manager: Franco Ballati, Unit Production Manager: Lynn Kamern, Unit Manager (Tunisian Crew): Hamid Elleuch, Production Co-ordinator: Daniela Vecchi, Production Co-ordinator (Rome/Viareggio): Judith Goodman, Production Co-ordinator (Rome): Francesca Cingolani, Production Co-ordinator (Tunisian Crew): Amel Becharnia, Production Co-ordinator (2nd Unit): Gabriella Di Santo, Location Manager: Giorgio Gallani, Location Manager: Fabiomassimo D'orco, Location Manager: Annette Carducci, Location Manager (Tunisian Crew): Brahim Toumi, Location Manager (Tunisian Crew): Leïla Turki, Location Manager (Tunisian Crew): Abdelijjabar Ayadi, Mokhtar Joulak, Post-production Supervisor: Edie Bleiman, 2nd Unit Director: Peter Markham, Assistant Director (1st): Steve Andrews, Assistant Director (2nd): Emma Schofield, Assistant Director: Luigi Vallini, Assistant Director: Andrea Girolami, Assistant Director (Tunisian Crew): Mouez Kamoun, Assistant Director (Tunisian Crew): Meriem Beshaouch, Moslah Kraiem, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Gianni Arduini, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd): Andrea Marrari, Script Supervisor: Dianne Dreyer, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit 2nd): Rachel Griffiths, Casting: Michelle Guish, Casting: David Rubin, Casting (Canadian): Deirdre Bowen, Casting (German): Risa Kes, Screenplay: Anthony Minghella, Based on the novel by: Michael Ondaatje, Director of Photography: John Seale, Director of Photography (2nd Unit): Remi Adefarasin, Camera Operator (1st): John Seale, Camera Operator (2nd): Daniele Massaccesi, Steadicam Operator: Daniele Massaccesi, Visual Effects: Digital Film (London), DFL (Supervisor): Dennis Lowe, DFL (Facilities Producer): Matthew Holben, DFL (Digital Line Producer): Arthur Windus, DFL (Designer): Richard Bain, DFL (Designer): Charlie Noble, DFL (Designer): Paul Riddle, DFL (Designer): Mark Stannard, Frazer Churchill, DFL (Computer Generated Designer): Keith Roberts, DFL (Computer Generated Designer): Julian Mann, Andy Hall, Special Effects (Supervisor): Richard Conway, Special Effects (Senior Technician): Tim Willis, David Eltham, Special Effects (Senior Technician Ital): Giancarlo Mancini, Editor: Walter Murch, Editor (Associate): Pat Jackson, Production Designer: Stuart Craig, Art Director/Set Decorator: Aurelio Crugnola, Art Director (Desert Cars): Stuart Rose, Set Decorator: Stephenie McMillan, Fresco Painter: Paola Mugnai, Draftsman: Giulia Chiara Crugnola, Scenic Artist: Brian Bishop, Scenic Artist: Doug Bishop, Storyboard Artist: Tony Wright, Costume Designer: Ann Roth, Co-costume Designer: Gary Jones, Make-up: Fabrizio Sforza, Ms. Binoche & Ms. Scott Thomas Make-up: Louise Constad, Make-up Artist: Alessandra Sampaolo, Make-up Artist: Giuseppe Desiato, Antonio Maltempo, Hair/Make-up (2nd Unit): Maria Rizzo, Prosthetics: Jim Henson's Creature Shop, JHCS (Visual Supervisor): John Stephenson, JHCS (Creative Project Supervisor): Neal Scanlan, JHCS (Production Supervisor): Karen Cassie, JHCS (English Patient prosthetic mkup): Nigel Booth, JHCS (Sculptor): Jeremy Hunt, Graham High, JHCS (Artwork): Marion Appleton, JHCS (Animatronics Design): Vincent Abbott, JHCS (Animatronics Design): Jason Read, Andy Roberts, JHCS (Fabrication): Sam Broadbent, JHCS (Fabrication): Tamzine Hanks, JHCS (Fabrication): Louisa Jordan, Esteban Mendoza, JHCS (Hair Design): Val Jones, JHCS (Mold Design Supervisor): Kenny Wilson, JHCS (Moldmaker): Barry Fowler, JHCS (Moldmaker): Terry Sibley, JHCS (Moldmaker): Mel Coleman, Terry James, Chief Hairstylist: Giusi Bovino, Hairdresser: Elisabetta De Leonardis, Title Design: Deborah Ross Film Design, Main Title Animation: Digital Film (London), End Titles: Pacific Title, Music: Gabriel Yared, Music Recorded by: Academy of St Martin-in-the-fields, Piano Soloist: John Constable, Music Performed by: Shepheard's Hotel Jazz Orchestra, Conductor: Harry Rabinowitz, SHJO Conductor/Arranger: Ronnie Hazlehurst, Music Editor: Robert Randles, Music Pre-mixer: Michael Semanick, Music Sound Designer: Georges Rodi, [Music] Recording Engineer: Keith Grant, SHJO Sound Engineer: John Timperley, Choreography: Carolyn Choa, Sound Recording: Chris Newman, Sound Recording: Ivan Sharrock, Sound Mixer (2nd Unit): Gianni Sardo, Re-recording Mixer: Walter Murch, Re-recording Mixer: Mark Berger, David Parker, Supervising Sound Editor: Pat Jackson, Dialogue Editor: Sara Bolder, Dialogue Editor: John Nutt, Dianna Stirpe, Sound Effects Editor: Kyrsten Mate Comoglio, Sound Effects Editor: Douglas S. Murray, Sound Effects Editor: Jennifer L. Ware, ADR (Supervisor): Mark Levinson, ADR (Editor): Richard Quinn, Foley (Editor): Malcolm Fife, Foley (Mixer): Richard Duarte, Foley (Artist): Margie O'Malley, Foley (Artist): Marnie Moore, Jennifer Myers, Stunt Supervisor: Jim Dowdall, Stunt Co-ordinator: Franco Salomon, Stuntman: Paul Heasman, Stuntman: Lee Sheward, Stuntman: Julian Spencer, Stuntman: Steve Street-griffin, Riccardo Mioni, Demolitions Consultant: Major Arthur Hogben, Armourer (Tuscany): Aldo Gasparri, Armourer (Sahara Desert): Carl Schmidt, Airplane Co-ordinator: Pino Valenti, Pilot (Madox's Tiger Moth): Clive Watson, Pilot (Clifton's Stearman): Franco Actis, Pilot (Helicopter): Giancarlo Giunchi, Marco Besagni, Unit Publicist: Larry Kaplan
Cast
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Ralph Fiennes (Count László Almásy), Juliette Binoche (Hana), Willem Dafoe (Caravaggio), Kristin Scott Thomas (Katharine Clifton), Naveen Andrews (Kip), Colin Firth (Geoffrey Clifton), Julian Wadham (Madox), Jürgen Prochnow (Major Müller, German officer), Kevin Whately (Sergeant Hardy), Clive Merrison (Fenelon-Barnes), Nino Castelnuovo (D'Agostino), Hichem Rostom (Fouad), Peter Rühring (Bermann), Geordie Johnson (Oliver), Torri Higginson (Mary), Lisa Repo-Martell (Jan), Raymond Coulthard (Rupert Douglas), Philip Whitchurch (Corporal Dade), Lee Ross (Spalding), Anthony Smee (beach interrogating officer), Matthew Ferguson (young Canadian soldier), Jason Done (kiss me soldier), Roger Morlidge (sergeant, desert train), Simon Sherlock (private, desert train), Sebastian Schipper, Fritz Eggert (interrogation room soldier), Sonia Mankaï (Arab nurse), Rim Turki (Aicha), Sebastian Rudolph (officer in square), Thoraya Sehill (interpreter in square), Sondess Belhassen (woman with baby in square), Dominic Mafham (officer, El Taj), Gregor Truter (corporal, El Taj), Salah Miled (Bedouin doctor), Abdellatif Hamrouni (ancient Arab), Samy Azaiez (Kamal), Habib Chetoui (Al Auf), Phillipa Day (officer's wife), Amanda Walker (Lady Hampton), Paul Kant (Sir Ronnie Hampton)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(62)
In: Empire n228 June 2008 Pages: 125-130Title: The greatest movie studios: part 4: a complete history...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Miramax". History of Miramax Films and how they transformed independent filmmaking. Includes a top ten and brief critique of the studio's best films.
In: Metro n154 2007 Pages: 148-154
Title: The shape of light: Australian cinematographersAuthor: HARE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part two of a series of articles discussing the work of Australian cinematographers. Examination of the work of Dean Semler and John Seale, focussing on: MAD MAX 2, WITNESS and The ENGLISH PATIENT.
In: Radio Times 3 Mar 2007 Page: 55
Title: Film Trivia.Author: PARKINSON, David Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note about a slip-up in using a football scarf containing a logo not created until 1970 in the film.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Radio Times 13 May 2006 Page: 45
Title: Films of the Week.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1490 25 Feb 2005 Pages: 18-19
Title: The taste makersAuthor: JOHNSON, Ross Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of producers Jake Eberts and Saul Zaentz who both share the talent of making quality and successful indepen- dent films like ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST and The ENGLISH PATIENT.
In: Quarterly Review of Film and Video v22 n4 Oct-Dec 2005 Pages: 297-310
Title: "Fighting the good fight": the real and the moral in the...Author: GATES, Philippa Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends:"...contemporary Hollywood combat film" Analyses the new Hollywood war film (from 1998 to present) by comparing it with the combat films made in the 1980s.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n3 March 2004 Page: 35
Title: Score: reviews of CDsAuthor: KENNEDY, Steven A. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of 'Gabriel Yared's THE ENGLISH PATIENT: a film score guide' by Heather Laing.
In: Empire n183 September 2004 Page: 148
Title: Remote control: FFW: region 1 DVD of the monthArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v31 n2 2003 Pages: 99-110
Title: The English Patient; Critics, Audiences, and the Quality ofAuthor: KRANZ, David L. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "...Fidelity". Explores the diversity of critical views concerning Anthony Minghella's adaptation of The ENGLISH PATIENT,using the reactions of a larger audience & personal examination of source and adaptation.
In: Inside Film n38 October 2001 Pages: 34-35
Title: Visualising storiesAuthor: GALVIN, Peter Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Anthony Minghella and cinematographer John Seale reveal their process and techniques for visualising stories, taking the examples of The ENGLISH PATIENT and The TALENTED MR RIPLEY.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v28 n3 2000 Pages: 210-213
Title: "Call me by my name": personal identity and possession in...Author: EMERY, Sharyn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends "...The English Patient".
In: Empire n125 November 1999 Page: 146
Title: DVD to buyArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v26 n1 1998 Pages: 2-9
Title: Nationhood and Decolonization in The English PatientAuthor: YOUNIS, Raymond Aaron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines differences between the film and the novel of THE ENGLISH PATIENT, and issues of nationality and identity.
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: TV Guide v46 n12 21 Mar 1998 Page: 18
Title: And now for something completely differentAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v26 n4 1998 Pages: 242-254
Title: Sweeping the sandsAuthor: SADASHIGE, Jacqui Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of geography and desire in The ENGLISH PATIENT, and the differences in interpretation implied by the medium of film as opposed to the original text
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v26 n4 1998 Pages: 255-262
Title: A firmament in the midst of the waters...Author: STENBERG, Douglas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the role and nature of love in The ENGLISH PATIENT
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Page: 34
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Pages: 6-11
Title: MiB: money in the bankAuthor: PATTERSON, Cleaver Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An assessment of feature films screened in 1997, including a reference to the success of British product, the reactionary attitude of Hollywood to using British actors, and the success of The ENGLISH PATIENT at the Oscars in 1997
In: Creative Screenwriting v4 n2 Summer 1997 Pages: 91-98
Title: The English Patient: from novel to screenplayAuthor: FORSHEY, Gerald E. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An examination of Anthony Minghella's script adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's novel "The English Patient".
In: Screen International n1102 04 Apr 1997 Page: 12
Title: English casualtyAuthor: TURNER, Lorraine Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: letter to the editor about the "Nationality" of the film THE ENGLISH PATIENT
In: In Camera Summer 1997 Pages: 28-29
Title: The Cineon treatment for The English Patient.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the special effects in the film with comments from those involved with creating them. Plus, some credit details.
In: Premiere v5 n2 March 1997 Page: 28,29
Title: Cameos: Actress Kristin Scott ThomasAuthor: ROTTENBERG, Josh Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with Kristin Scott Thomas on THE ENGLISH PATIENT
In: American Cinematographer v78 n6 June 1997 Page: 94,96
Title: Exemplary imagesAuthor: PROBST, Christopher Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief background to cinematograher John Seale's work and information on his choice of film stock and filters for The ENGLISH PATIENT (1996).
In: El Amante Cine n61 March 1997 Pages: 2-5
Title: El desierto de los enamorados...Author: CASTAGNA, Gustavo J Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Two articles a review and discussion on the orginal novel.
In: Broadcast 24 Oct 1997 Page: 5
Title: Kodak pulls plug on CineonAuthor: TIMMS, DOminic Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Eastman Kodak to discontinue manufacture and sale of its Cineon special effects software and hardware products after agressive cost-cutting programme. Used in THE ENGLISH PAT- IENT, EVENT HORIZON and THE BORROWERS.
In: Premiere v5 n2 March 1997 Page: 62,63
Title: Q&A: Juliette BinocheAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with Juliette Binoche about THE ENGLISH PATIENT and acting with Ralph Fiennes
In: Radio Times v292 n3814 08 Mar 1997 Pages: 52-53
Title: What makes an Oscar- winner?Author: PARKINSON, David Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the films Oscar nominations.
In: Screen International n1091 17 Jan 1997 Page: 6
Title: News in Brief: English Patient wins USC adaptation awardArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Film International v5 n2 August 1997 Pages: 68-69
Title: The greatest lovers of all the livingAuthor: ZAMANI, Mahshid Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v7 n3 March 1997 Pages: 45-46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Legend n23 Spring 1997 Pages: 36-37
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n100 October 1997 Page: 206
Title: Video to rentAuthor: HEMBLADE, Christopher Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Empire n94 April 1997 Page: 34
Title: new filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Stage Screen and Radio June 1997 Page: 28
Title: [Stage Screen and Radio - June 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Short item in which the award winning sound recordists mention the equipment and system they used for the film.
In: Empire n94 April 1997 Pages: 60-64
Title: The sunshine girlsAuthor: BIGNELL, Darren Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Kristin Scott Thomas and Juliette Binoche discuss their roles in The ENGLISH PATIENT (1996) and their reasons for wanting to do the film.
In: Empire n94 April 1997 Page: 63
Title: Truly, madly, deeplyAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Anthony Minghella discusses the difficulties of finding funding for his film The ENGLISH PATIENT.
In: Films in Review v48 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1997 Page: 72
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: KISSIN, Eva H. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Creation March 1997 Pages: 14-15
Title: The Subtle Approach.Author: RAINFORD, Paul Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the production of the film and some of the special effects created by Digital Film.
In: American Cinematographer v78 n1 January 1997 Pages: 30-37
Title: Ministering to The English PatientAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer John Seale discusses his lighting techniques and choice of film stock for Anthony Minghella's The ENGLISH PATIENT.
In: Premiere v5 n5 June 1997 Page: 17
Title: They win again: BAFTA triumph for The English PatientArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
In: Cinema Papers n115 April 1997 Pages: 6-9,44
Title: Beyond EffectsAuthor: COLBERT, Mary Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with John Seale about THE ENGLISH PATIENT
In: Cine & Media n2 1997 Page: 6,7[English, Spanish]
Title: opinions: The English Patient: love and healingAuthor: MALONE, Peter Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Moving Pictures International n25 March 1997 Page: 40
Title: British disease strikesAuthor: RODDICK, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Anthony Minghella is paying the price for succeeding with THE ENGLISH PATIENT. British filmmakers are not expect to have a success.
In: Borderlines n43 April 1997 Pages: 9-13
Title: From novel to film - The English Patient distortedAuthor: RUNDLE, Lisa Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Writer believes the translation of Michael Ondaatje's novel THE ENGLISH PATIENT to the screen has distorted the original intention of exposing imperialism by reducing the central character of Kirpal Singh.
In: Screen International n1103 11 Apr 1997 Page: 12
Title: Aims without frontierArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the media treatment of THE ENGLISH PATIENT and CRASH, particularly by the Daily Mail
In: Film Ireland n58 Apr/May 1997 Pages: 44-45
Title: [Film Ireland - n58 Apr/May 1997: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Kosmorama n219 Summer 1997 Pages: 16-31
Title: Evergreen? Kaerlighedsmelodramaet i 90'erneAuthor: JERSLEV, Anne Article type: ArticleLanguage: Danish
Description: On romance in films in the 90's. The article looks at THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, THE ENGLISH PATIENT and BREAKING THE WAVES.
In: Screen International n1094 07 Feb 1997 Page: 44
Title: Executive SuiteAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Anthony Minghella about THE ENGLISH PATIENT
In: Premiere v10 n2 October 1996 Page: 72
Title: The Ultimate Fall PreviewAuthor: JONES, Oliver Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Part of several short features on films to be released until the end of 1996 in the US
In: Variety 11 Nov 1996 Page: 57,62
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v10 n3 November 1996 Page: 27
Title: Premiering: the Month in MoviesAuthor: ALEXANDER, Jeff Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere n233 August 1996 Pages: 80-83
Title: [Premiere - n233 August 1996: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: French
In: Premiere v10 n4 December 1996 Pages: 96-103
Title: Casualties of Amour/ Passion PlayerAuthor: GLASS, Charles Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Report from the set of THE ENGLISH PATIENT featuring short interviews with the producers and actress Kristin Scott Thomas
In: Screen International n1046 23 Feb 1996 Page: 22
Title: The English PatientAuthor: DOBSON, Patricia Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1082 01 Nov 1996 Page: 14
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v338 n41 5 Sep 1995 Page: 20
Title: Film production: US FilmsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1033 10 Nov 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on the state of production and worldwide rights
In: Screen International n992 27 Jan 1995 Page: 9
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Juliette Binoche to star?
In: Screen International n985 25 Nov 1994 Page: 7
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Variety 19/12/94-9/1/95 Page: 30
Title: [Variety - 19/12/94-9/1/95: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(9)
Title: Minghella on MinghellaAuthor: BRICKNELL, Timothy Pages: xi, 178 p.
Title: Literature and film: a guide to the theory and practice of film adaptation
Author: STAM, Robert Pages: xiv, 359 p.
Title: Gabriel Yared's The English Patient: a film score guide
Author: LAING, Heather Pages: xix, 195 p.
Title: Crash cultures: modernity, mediation and the material
Author: ARTHURS, Jane Pages: v, 202 p.
Title: terministic screen: rhetorical perspectives on film
Author: BLAKESLEY, David Pages: x, 312 p.
Title: conversations: Walter Murch and the art of editing film
Author: ONDAATJE, Michael Pages: xxi, 339 p.
Title: Studying contemporary American film: a guide to movie analysis
Author: ELSAESSER, Thomas Pages: x, 309 p.
Title: classic novel from page to screen
Author: GIDDINGS, Robert Pages: v-viii, 243p.
Title: The English patient: a screenplay
Author: MINGHELLA, Anthony Pages: vii-xviii. 189p.
Description: Introduction by Michael Ondaatje. Includes full credits.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1513745
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1513745
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)