Schindler’s List is Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film based on the true story of Oskar Schindler. The German businessman sees an opportunity to profit from the Nazis’ rise to power and starts a company using Jewish labor. As he witnesses the atrocities committed against his employees, he develops a conscience.
The film portrays Schindler’s journey from a profit-driven entrepreneur to a compassionate savior who bribes Nazi leaders to keep his Jewish workers safe. By the end of World War II, he has saved 1,100 lives but lost his entire fortune in the process.
Schindler’s List received 12 Academy Award nominations and won seven, including Best Picture and Best Director for Spielberg. It is praised as one of the finest American movies about the Holocaust, earning acclaim for its powerful portrayal of a dark period in history.
The movie is rated R and falls into genres such as drama, action, adventure, war, and historical film. Its gripping narrative and impactful storytelling have cemented its place in cinematic history, and it remains a significant work in the portrayal of the Holocaust on screen.
