The cameras moved from one pce to another—June 8 fnd, June 10 for the Uates, targeting the New York audience. Without a doubt, it would be the romance film of the year, at least for Billy, who loo see how everything could e together specially.

  People gathered; just the act of setting up a red carpet to present the venue carried its owement. A Hollywood film, famous stars, security barriers, and the event held at one of the state's most reheaters.

  -Everything seems to be going perfectly,- ented Winona. The critics had already published some reviews, giving an excellent starting point. They provided the indelible mark of success, f a strong sehat they were on the right path. The neers procimed the following, anticipating the premiere scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, and Thursday, June 10, in North America.

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  Ja Maslin, The New York Times: "An impressive feat of literary adaptation and a true ematic triumph of the summer season."

  Roger Ebert, Chicago Daily News: "This is the kind of movie you watch twice: the first time for the questions, and the sed for the answers (...) Charming in its beginning and its clusion, it showcases the love between two people."

  Peter McCarthy, Variety Magazine: "Long, immersive, and somewhat emotionally dry, 'The English Patient' is a respectable and intelligent adaptation, but uing, frigid, and superficial."

  Todd Travers, Rolling Stone: "With 'The English Patient,' Minghel proves that a love story be smart, ho, and provocative while still captivating you. At times, the film mao leave you moved, sad, anxious, abroken. Love ends up being the primitive trait iain moments."

  Christopher Hembde, Empire: "It doesn’t deserve boundless adoration. Simply discreet and reasonable admiration. You'll find a sensual depth in Winona Ryder that's rarely seen in her films."

  Desson Thomson, The Washington Post: "Flooded with sorrowful emotions aiful imagery, this is a film to lose yourself in (...) Every gesture between the lovers is elegant, sensual, aured. It blends drama with roman a rare way."

  Owen Gleibermaertai Weekly: "'The English Patient' is a and well-executed modernist film (...) It’s most captivating when it’s at its most ventional. It delivers that soap-opera fiber that’s rarely repeated, with a superb performance from Billy Carson alongside Winona Ryder."

  Carlos Boyero, El Mundo: "A film that hypnotizes me. The final sequences (...) are among the most romantients in modern ema. It’s not about parison; it’s about appreciating different works that turn out to be enting in their way."

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  The reviews were rgely positive, averaging an excellent 8.2 out of 10. Even the unfavorable weather didn’t differ much from what Billy had expected.

  -That Oscar is yours,- Billy whispered to Winona. He had orchestrated a zerin campaign with several people to secure wins in each category. Of course, he didn’t care, but Jim Gianopulos was delighted. Billy’s role was to provide funding and make some es; at least he khe fight wasn’t overly intense.

  -I’m not getting my hopes up,- said Winona. She wahe Oscar, though she de. It was every actress’s dream.

  -The Oscar isn’t something that seems within reach. But you have a ce—you’re enting in the film. Sure, Juli also performed excellently, and in the past, she’s had a solid record. We’ll focus on supp actresses. The director only wants me to i in another film entirely of his ideas,- Billy expined, having already crified many things.

  -You’re an absolute fool, doing this for me,- Winona said, her cheeks flushed, her smile bright and radiant like a giant star. The photos began to spark versation, and the press, after seeing the film, started eg the dots. It was likely that rumors would circute by early m.

  -Now we just have to hope for a strong performance. We he collective scious as a good film. It will be re-released for the Oscar season. Once we see a nomination, we’ll un additional campaign. Hopefully, the ideas will gain momentum,- Billy said.

  They both ehe theater. The movie was about to begin, and one of the most promi producers made an appearance—Emma Thompson, as charming as ever and a friend of Winona from various events.

  -Darling, it’s marvelous. I love your new film. It’s fantastic to see you entering a more mature stage alongside this handsome leading man,- Emma remarked, noting the young man’s well-defined beard, which was just beginning to grow but looked striking and polished.

  -Let’s go inside,- said Billy, making room for all the guests and a few others who mao fis.

  -Thank you for ing,- Winona whispered.

  -Don’t mention it, dear. Among women, we support each other. I heard this film is destined for the Oscars. The race begins now, darling. Over the ing months, everything will ge dramatically. You don’t need oo win, but there’s always hope. It depends on how far the leading man is willing to go,- said Emma Thompson. -Many times, they fight for their nominations. Meo disappoint us at the most ued moments.-

  -He says he doesn’t care about the Oscars, that the greatest success is the profit he’s made from animated films. He loves his id books more than those indisputable trivialities subjected to democracy,- Winona said, her eyes wide, trying to believe those words and embrag the idea that she was running the Oscar race with more determination than necessary. The seed nted in her mind.

  The audieered the theater. Billy took a seat o Emma and the British heartthrob Firth, who was apanied by an Italian woman he had met sometime ter—a charming activist. She was, in less preferential terms, a delight with bck hair and long legs, her caramel-brown skin glowing. The two shook hands, sharing a brief ent about the sweetness of love they were about to witness on s.

  -You stole my wife,- joked. Billy simply replied that women preferred darker men, winking, which prompted ughter.

  It was a shame the man was such a romantic. The first act follows a man who survives a pne crash caused by British gunmen. His ordeal leaves him with severe burns across his body, his mind lost in pain and grief, utterly abandoned by the circumstahat befell him.

  The ema s dispyed breathtaki ndscapes, using mia nimal green s. Instead, it showcased the natural beauty of the locations, transp the audience from ounning vista to ahe produ was filmed in segments, eaarrating a beginning and an end, shot in three locations: Italy, a small Moro city, and a nearby desert with an adapted cave.

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