Is the movie Schindler's List (1993) based on a true story?

Yes, Schindler’s List is based on a true story. It tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. The events depicted in the movie are based on the book “Schindler’s Ark” by Thomas Keneally, which in turn is based on interviews with Schindler’s survivors and other historical documents.

What is the true story behind the movie Schindler's List (1993)?

Schindler’s List is a historical drama film based on the life of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved the lives of over 1,000 Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. The true story behind the movie is as follows:

Oskar Schindler was a member of the Nazi Party and used forced labor from Jewish workers to help run his enamelware factory in Poland during World War II. However, over time he began to develop sympathy for the Jewish people and became increasingly appalled by their mistreatment at the hands of the Nazis.

In 1943, Schindler made a bold decision to save the lives of his Jewish workers by using his connections within the Nazi Party to obtain their transfer to a safer location. He then set up a new factory in the Czech Republic and continued to employ these refugees, giving them protection from persecution and certain death in the concentration camps.

Schindler spent his personal fortune on bribes and gifts for officials to keep his workers safe, and even went as far as to falsify records and hide workers from the SS. In the end, Schindler’s heroic efforts saved the lives of over 1,000 Jews who were on his “Schindler’s List”.

The movie is based on the real-life events of Schindler’s heroic efforts during the Holocaust, as documented in the book “Schindler’s Ark” by author Thomas Keneally. The film is considered to be one of the greatest works of cinema of all time and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Steven Spielberg.

Are there any books about the true story behind the movie Schindler's List (1993)?

Yes, there are several books about the true story behind the movie Schindler’s List (1993). Here are a few:

1. Schindler’s List by Thomas Keneally - This is the book on which the movie is based. It tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.

2. Schindler’s Ark by Thomas Keneally - This is the original title of the book that later became Schindler’s List. It won the Booker Prize in 1982.

3. The Schindler’s List Companion by Thomas Fensch - This book provides background information on the making of the movie, interviews with the cast and crew, and essays on the historical context of the story.

4. Schindler’s Legacy: True Stories of the List Survivors by Elinor J. Brecher - This book tells the stories of the people who were saved by Schindler and their experiences during the Holocaust and after the war.

5. Oskar Schindler: The Untold Account of His Life, Wartime Activities, and the True Story Behind the List by David M. Crowe - This book provides a detailed biography of Schindler, including his early life, his activities during the war, and his post-war years.

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