Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 war film directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, the film follows a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as the "Basterds" who are on a mission to assassinate high-ranking German officers.Led by the ruthless Lieutenant Aldo Raine, the Basterds wreak havoc on the Nazis, earning a fearsome reputation for their brutal tactics. Meanwhile, Shosanna Dreyfus, a young Jewish woman seeking revenge for her family's murder, hatches her own plan to bring down the German leadership.As the two plots converge at a movie premiere attended by top Nazi officials, a tense and bloody confrontation unfolds, with both the Basterds and Shosanna determined to bring about the downfall of the Third Reich.Featuring Tarantino's trademark blend of sharp dialogue, intense action, and dark humor, Inglourious Basterds received critical acclaim and was a box office success. The film won numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Christoph Waltz's performance as the charming yet sadistic SS officer Hans Landa.
