Anthony Minghella (6 January 1954 – 18 March 2008) was a British film director, playwright and screenwriter best known for The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley and Cold Mountain.

The English Patient won multiple Academy Awards (nine Oscars referenced in reviews). Cold Mountain received several Academy Award nominations and Renée Zellweger won the 2004 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (as noted in reviews). Minghella died in 2008.

DeBaser reviews praise Minghella's eye for imagery, strong performances and skillful adaptations (The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain). Critics note occasional pacing or narrative issues and highlight award recognition (The English Patient's Oscars; Cold Mountain nominations and a 2004 acting win). Overall the coverage is favorable, noting his cinematic ambition and memorable scenes.

For:Fans of cinematic adaptations, lovers of 1990s–2000s cinema, viewers who appreciate visual storytelling and strong performances.

 If one were to look for the prototype of an Oscar-winning film, even without being a masterpiece in the strict sense, I think The English Patient is the right one, even if for many it is a film too long, too romantic and with an ending [too poignant]:

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 An excellent "Italo-American" thriller, impeccable in many respects, based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith.

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 A stunning thriller, with excellent settings, a great cast, and outstanding performances.

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