“Inglourious Basterds” (2009) is a war film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set during World War II, the film follows two parallel stories: one involving a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as the “Basterds,” led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine (played by Brad Pitt), who are on a mission to kill high-ranking Nazis.

The other story centers on Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), a Jewish cinema owner whose family was murdered by the Nazis. As the war progresses, their paths converge during a major Nazi propaganda event in Shosanna’s cinema, setting the stage for a dramatic and violent confrontation.

The film is known for its sharp dialogue, intense performances, and Tarantino’s signature style of blending history with fiction. It features an ensemble cast including Christoph Waltz, who won an Academy Award for his role as Colonel Hans Landa, and it combines elements of dark comedy, action, and suspense.