"Schindler's List" is a 1993 American historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel "Schindler's Ark" by Thomas Keneally. The film tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Polish Jews during the Holocaust.
Liam Neeson portrays Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi Party who initially sees an opportunity to profit from the war by employing Jewish workers in his enamelware and ammunitions factories. However, as he witnesses the atrocities committed by the Nazis, Schindler becomes determined to save as many Jewish lives as possible.
"Schindler's List" is renowned for its powerful storytelling, poignant performances, and its unflinching portrayal of the Holocaust. The film received widespread critical acclaim and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Steven Spielberg. It is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made and a significant work in the depiction of the Holocaust in cinema.