Based on a novel of same name, this movie tells the story of Oskar Schindler, who used to get cheap labor from the Jews for his factory. Starting as a opportunistic businessman, he transforms into a hero, when he becomes concerned about his workforce specially after witnessing their persecution.

This movie is a masterpiece of Steven Spielberg. He kept it in black-and-white format to make it more relatable of the era of the movie. Based on German Holocausts , this movie will surely bring tears in viewing but after a while, you will appreciate the story telling ability of the director.

Trivia

  • It is a non-fiction movie, which describes actual people and places, with fictional events and reconstructed dialogue where exact details were unknown.
  • Nominated for 12 oscars, this movie won 7 including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing and Best Cinematography.

Quotes

  • Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.
  • Power is when we have every justification to kill, and we don’t.
  • Stern, if this factory ever produces a shell that can actually be fired, I’ll be very unhappy.

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