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Which film won Wilder his second Academy Award for screenplay?

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Answer

The answer is "Sunset Boulevard," Wilder's masterpiece which follows the decline of faded silent film star Norma Desmond. The film received critical acclaim and Wilder won his second Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film's complex characters, witty dialogue, and masterful storytelling continue to entertain audiences to this day, solidifying its place as a timeless classic of Hollywood cinema.
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