Schindler's List 1993

Overview

The film Schindler's List is a historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1993. It stars Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley. The screenplay was written by Steven Zaillian, based on Australian writer Thomas Keneally's novel Schindler's Ark. The film premiered on November 30, 1993, in Washington, D.C., and was released on December 15, 1993, in the United States. The story takes place in German-occupied Poland during World War II and involves industrialist Oskar Schindler and his Jewish workforce. The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for the performances, musical score, cinematography, and screenplay. Schindler's List won numerous awards, and it is based on a true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II. The film features the performances of Neeson and Fiennes, as well as the musical score by Williams and cinematography by Kaminski.