The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
Oskar Schindler, a greedy German businessman, tries to make a fortune during World War II by exploiting Jewish labor in Poland. However, as he witnesses the brutality of the Nazis, he undergoes a profound transformation. Schindler risks his life and fortune to save over a thousand Jews from extermination camps, meticulously documenting their names and ensuring their survival.
Schindler's List was met with universal critical acclaim, widely regarded as a masterpiece and one of the most important films ever made. Critics lauded its powerful storytelling, direction, performances, and unflinching portrayal of the Holocaust. It achieved immense commercial success and became a landmark film in cinema history, deeply impacting audiences and cementing its status as a cinematic triumph.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise Schindler's List for its powerful historical account, emotional impact, and the significant message of hope and resilience it conveys. Many commend the film's ability to educate and provoke thought about the atrocities of the Holocaust while celebrating the bravery of those who risked everything to save lives.
Won 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Nominated for 12 Oscars. Won 7 BAFTA Awards including Best Film. Won 3 Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture - Drama. Named one of the AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies.
Steven Spielberg directed Schindler's List as a personal project and famously chose not to accept any directorial fee for the film, instead donating his salary to the Shoah Foundation, which he established to record Holocaust survivor testimonies.
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