‘Schindler’s list’ is a historical war drama movie inspired by the documentative novel of Thomas Keneally titled ‘Schindler’s Ark’. The novel archives the Holocaust massacre during the mid-1940s. The barbaric genocide and ruthless slaughtering of the innocent Jewish population mark the most gruesome historical occurrence of all time. The rational depiction of the horrific incident, authentic character portrayal, and original background setting are what make the movie stand out among all. ‘Schindler’s List’ perfectly mirrors the brutality of Nazi Germans and the oppression of the Jewish people. A cinematic masterpiece that illuminates our intellectual senses regarding a major historical phenomenon.
Directed by the legendary filmmaker and producer Steven Spielberg, the movie hit the big screens on the year 1993. ‘Schindler’s list is still considered the best non-fictional drama movie presenting accurate and minute details of the Holocaust incident. Although by the year 1940 colored movies were already introduced in the industry, Steven Spielberg decided on a monochromic setting for his movie to emphasize solemnity and depth. The movie showcases the actual name of the place of occurrence and political group, maintaining a realistic approach. Creators of the movie opted to refer to the people as their real names which are rarely seen in cinematic artworks.
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Synopsis
The movie begins with the horrifying condition of Polish Jews at the Plaszow concentration camp supervised by the second lieutenant Amon Goth. The Jewish people are brutally tormented and executed at the camps as well as in their homes ad streets. Experiencing this atrocity, German industrialist and a member of the Nazi party Oskar Schindler tactfully bribes Amon Goth to send a few people from the sub-camps to his factories as laborers.
Greatly impacted by the death of a young girl in a red coat, Schindler makes a list of about 850 people to be saved from barbarism. With the downfall and surrender of the Nazi party, Schindler elopes to avoid the Red army. After the seven-month-long mission of rescue, Schindler is left with zero assets and fortune. The movie ends with Jews triumphant over their freedom.
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The ending epilogue of ‘Schindler’s list’ explained
‘Schindler’s list’ concludes with an epilogue that conveys the death of Amon Goth and the unfortunate situation of Schindler who lost business and his loving wife. Real-life Survivors of the Holocaust and their on-screen counterparts pay homage in front of the grave of Oskar Schindler following a Jewish tradition.
The movie ends with actor Liam Neeson who plays the chief character of Schindler offering his tribute. The finale scene brings a sentimental and soulful closure to the movie. It depicts that ‘Schindler’s list’ is not just a piece of historical artwork centering on the dreadful holocaust and the savage activities of the Nazi party. But bring forwards the heroism and fortitude of a man in the rescue of the Jewish people despite being a member of the oppressive group.
Cast
‘Schindler’s List’ features a cast of brilliant actors and actresses who brought justice to their characters. The versatile artist Liam Nesson plays the lead role of Oskar Schindler whom the movie emphasizes. Followed by Caroline Goodall as Emilie Schindler, wife of Oskar Schindler. Ralph Fiennes portrays the character of the commander of the Krakow-Plaszow concentration camp, Amon Goth. Then we get to see Embeth Davidtz as Helen Hirsch, Grzegorz Kwas as Mietek Pemper, and Ben Kingsley as Itzhak Stern who were the survivors of the Holocaust. The cast list consists of more than forty actors and actresses with each of them being prominent in the movie.
‘Schindler’s list’ is the first historical drama movie that has thirteen Academic Award nominations under its name. The movie won around seven Oscar Awards including the title of ‘Best movie’ and ‘Best Director.’ Critics, as well as the audience, applauded immensely and stands as one of the highest-rated movies in cinematic history.
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