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1993
Steven Spielberg’s historical drama about Oskar Schindler and the Jewish workers he protected during the Holocaust.
Overview
The film traces German industrialist Oskar Schindler’s change from wartime profiteer to rescuer of more than a thousand Jewish people.
Key Facts
- Directed by Steven Spielberg
- Stars Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Ralph Fiennes
- Based on Thomas Keneally’s book
Production and History
Filmed largely in Poland, the production drew on survivor testimony and historical locations.
Story Structure and Style
Predominantly black-and-white photography evokes documentary evidence while preserving carefully composed drama. A girl’s red coat provides a rare point of color and a moral turning point.
Impact / Legacy
The film won seven Oscars and contributed to Spielberg’s founding of a testimony-preservation foundation.
Did You Know?
- Survivors and descendants appear in the final sequence.
- John Williams composed the score.
- It won Best Picture.
