Django Unchained

A 2012 western directed by Quentin Tarantino, blending elements of action, drama, and dark comedy. Set in the United States before the Civil War, the story follows Django (Jamie Foxx), a freed slave who partners with bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) to track down and eliminate dangerous criminals. In return, Schultz promises to help Django rescue his wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), who is held captive by the ruthless plantation owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). The film received critical acclaim, winning Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz), and became one of Tarantino’s most successful films.