“Dances with Wolves” is a 1990 epic Western film directed by and starring Kevin Costner. Based on the 1988 novel by Michael Blake, the film follows the story of Lieutenant John J. Dunbar (Costner), a Union Army officer who is assigned to a remote Civil War outpost on the American frontier.

As he befriends a tribe of Lakota Sioux, Dunbar gradually becomes integrated into their culture and adopts the name “Dances with Wolves.” The film explores themes of cultural assimilation, identity, and the clash between Native American tribes and encroaching settlers. Acclaimed for its sweeping cinematography, powerful storytelling, and respectful portrayal of Native American culture, “Dances with Wolves” won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and remains a landmark in American cinema.