Schindler's List - Remembering the Holocaust
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- How does one manage to fully grasp an atrocity such as the Holocaust? Today, we'll explore the techniques used by Steven Spielberg to create this horrifying depiction of the Holocaust.
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In the face of such unimaginable evil like the Holocaust, how does one manage to make a true connection with the victims? To understand the scope of this event one must attempt to separate the victims from mere numbers. More than six million Jews were slaughtered and while there are museums, books and pictures to educate people, this fact is incredibly difficult to grasp emotionally. Steven Spielberg changed statistics for faces and names; characters we could get to know and understand. In this way he ensured that viewers would make a personal connection with the characters on screen, to feel their fear and pain. His goal was to tell a story everyone could relate to, in a way no one could ignore. The way to do this was to force the viewer to confront this horror on a personal level. To realize that every victim had a story, loved ones and a life. Spielberg realized that looking at the jews of the Holocaust simply as a group, is just another way to take their humanity once more. In Schindler’s List the victim regains a sense of individuality and uniqueness. Most directors can deliver a history lesson. But it takes a great one to portray what just might be the worst atrocity ever committed in human history in a truthful and emotional fashion. Today we’ll explore the techniques used to make Schindler’s List a personal, relatable story and how a director that was known for directing blockbusters managed to make one of the most heartfelt films of all time.
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I think for me the saddest moment in the movie was when Oskar cried over the fact that he could have saved more people, that moment broke me in the worst way it was just....
@Leman Russ Yeah
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I just watched this movie, and it was the only scene to bring me to tears.
@@quinnnewman2618 Yeah I'm not someone who cries alot in movies and I didn't cry for the most part but the end of the movie is what really broke me it just felt so genuine and real.
I know for me was the fact over 6 million Jews were murdered by hatred!
“I’m an essential worker.” Then this poor man was blown away. I remember that scene all these years later. 😢😢😢
I recently rewatched this Masterpiece . I think it's the most important film to be seen by everyone
You’re a fucking idiot TigerClaw!
@Connor they also did. The one you responded meant that US and all country brainwashed children just like the Nazi did.
Please provide link 🙏 in English subtitles
I took my to the theater to see this we they were young they were crying but they got it
Kid's
I've seen this movie once. It hit me hard with the little girl in the red jacket. Now I have a daughter and watching that part in your video brought me to tears. Very good movie and very well made video
How to watch this movie I have checked Netflix Amazon prime but not available any where
@@TIME-FLIX it's Available on DVD , it's on Amazon , Long film.bout 3 hours , So worth The Purchase ! I have watched this film at least 8 times , The little girl.in the Red Coat , break.your heart , 💔as she hides under a bed , couldn't been more than 3-4 years old ,
Did you, like me, not register at first that her coat was red onscreen? I first saw the film in its original theater release and I was at first alerted to the change in film stock in the theater print from black and white to color because the tone of the rest of the color footage looked a little greenish compared to the "pure" monochrome stock. In fact, the first time my wife and I saw it, the print broke where the color segment at the end of the film starts; the lights came up and we left the theater. We went to a restaurant for a late lunch afterwards and we were so fired up about the film that we went back to see it again and I'm glad we did because they had either repaired the splice or they ran a different print. In the digital and theatrical re-releases the necessary-in-1993 splices had been done away with and the scenes with the girl in the red coat are seamlessly integrated into the rest of the film. I didn't interpret the color as any particular symbol of anything as much as it was an aid to show us that the Schindler character visually picked out this one little girl walking amidst the horror of the "Aktion" and recognized her body later. It was a brilliant creative decision by Spielberg.
Oscar Schindler grew up in a devout Catholic family and lived next to a Jewish family. He became best friends with the Jewish boys. This I believe is,why he went to any length to save as many Jews as he could.
@@beanbag884 ???
What?
Catholics do have the fullness of the truth
While he was Catholic he most certainly wasn’t a saint or perfect but he rose to the occasion
@Michael Nally yes he had his flaws but overall Oscar Schindler was a good man considering all Jews he saved and how it broke him he couldn't save more
I just finished watching this film for the first time this past Thursday, and it's haunted me still. Amazing video. One of the best films ever.
Good video. I'm sure this wasn't fun to make but I'm glad you took the time to do so. A handful of the comments below exemplify why this message still needs to be heard.
It was pretty hard to make man, but it was totally worth it! Thank you
Everyday after filming Spielburg had to watch an episode of Seinfeld to lift his spirits. He even had Robin Williams come and do comedy for the actors for the same reasons.
@@AMatterofFilmfun fact: Steven Spielberg adopted and raped a black woman because he viewed her as an “inferior human” to quote him word for word
"We're fickle, stupid beings with poor memories and a great gift for self-destruction." -Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games is no literary masterpiece (I like the books, but they don't rank way up there), but this quote basically explains why stories such as Schindler's List have to be told and retold.
Amon Göth in this film is reportedly tamer than the real one b/c the latter was so monstrous that he came off as almost unbelievable. The modern trend in writing villains is to make their motivations relatable. You'll hear lots of film enthusiasts preach that making a one-dimensional antagonist who's just evil for the sake of hatred and only wants to get rich is the wrong way to go. It's almost as if the film is trying to give Amon a character arc regarding power & attraction, as well as attempting to provide answers on why he is the way he is. Only for him to reject that exploration and immediately go back to the pleasure of violence. A reminder that monsters do exist in real life no matter if they're human.
On the other end of the spectrum is Oskar Schindler's multidimensional arc. We sense that he's changing throughout the story, but it's never made explicit just how much prior to him actually making the list (most first time reactors tend to keep questioning him even more than halfway through the story). For he has to be subtle about how he does things in the world that he's operating in.
The 3rd POV is from the survivors themselves as Spielberg never dares to show an atrocity that wasn't witnessed by someone who lived on since most stories of the holocaust don't come from the people who were murdered, and the majority of perpetrators chose to be silent about it. This especially applies to the Auschwitz sequence where we never see anyone get gassed. Instead, all the survivors see is a line of people going inside a building while smoke comes out of it.
2:58 The girl in red in the film was Oliwia Dabrowska
Oliwia Dabrowska was born on May 28, 1989 in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland...
@Wal Leece
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I remember during my Sophomore year of high school, I watched this film in my Honors English class. We had finished reading a Holocaust memoir from Elie Weisel called Night, and my teacher showed us this movie, I guess for a more visualized depiction of the Holocaust. As we watched the film over a period of a few days, I could hardly remember anyone talking, aside from some gasps over the more horrifying scenes. We all cried over certain scenes, the Auschwitz scene, Schindler declaring he could've saved more people, and the ending just to name a few. It's probably the most powerful film I've ever seen.
Never seen the film but I read an excerpt in my textbook from that very same book. It was also for an Honors English class in my sophomore year. We did see an watch interview with him though
If there's ever been a vision, an image, a frame of hell itself, it has to be the Immolation scene.
I feel exactly the same :(
Or aushwitcz in its prime
It is the most harrowing scene in the film
I watched this film for the first time when road tripping through the German countryside on a School trip. It was so surreal and unbelievably emotional. One of the best movies for sure
Very well done, I love how you saved the main theme for the emotional end
Thank you Alejandro!
I watched this movie 3 times, and still made me in tears
your narration is captivating, love the way u explain the gist of a movie
Perfect educational film that needs to be seen by all especially during these insane times. More important than ever. We don't need another repeat of this dark period in history again.
it will be repeated but in the USA, we areTearing down our past to cover our sins, it will be repeated because it's no longer taught, socialism, communism, fascism, is being taught as another positive way of governing that's good for people.
@@Mr3016ableeven more important is the education of the fact that Steven Spielberg raped his own adopted black daughter
I still cry when I watch this movie .... again and again .
I don't know if you knew this but the final scene in the film was added last minute
the scene where nazis pistols get jammed while pointing at kneeling man's head and they try shooting the bullet again and again .....while that man shake everytime he hears the click sound was horrific .....what a movie
Amazing video, your content is always on point!
Thank you!
The ending of your video reminded me of Oliver Harper’s videos. Great video man. I love this movie and also great editing.
I just watched this masterpiece for the first time last night. This was an excellent analysis of this film. I think this is a must see film for all.
The beginning he mentioned how the highest ranking people in our government new about this tragedy. I know that England also knew even from the very beginning. The very tiny amount of correct intelligence was showing numbers of Jews being "liquidated"
There was a book published called "The Brown Book" before the US got into the war, that made very clear what was being done to Jews, Gypsies, anyone who was declared a "non--person". It was absolutely no secret.
Thanks for mentioning the book I am def gonna check this
@@alexcarter8807 is that a dog whistle I just heard?
Actually tge complete intel and report was provided to UK gov by Polish Agent Jan Karski (there are plenty interviews with him on yt) afterwards Churchill and Eden decided tha Roosevelt must hear about it, Karski went to DC and Rooosvelt did nit belive him,he was asking about Polish military horses and resources used by Germans during invsauon of Soviet Union..
😭😭😭😭😭Even the review made me cry
This film was banned in my country for its portrayal of sympathising the Jews. When it was released, there were many who crossed the border to watch it in the neighbouring country. The fact that people would cross the border to watch a film, tells you how powerful this film is.
Which country is it that got the ban?
Like Peter, who wept bitterly at his 3 time denial of Jesus, Oskar Schindler's statement
"I didn't do enough"
should be words to take to heart.
i always watch this at least once every 3 years since it was released in the early 90's..the reaction never changes..still makes me cry like the first time..greatest movie ever..
God same. It never gets less interesting and it’s one of those movies that I can watch again and again, but I’ll never grow tired of it. The music, the actors, the black and white scenes, god everything was so well done! My teacher recommended it to me while we were chatting and boy am I grateful that he did.
In israel children are tough about the Holocaust from the age of 5. Obviously no pictures, but year to year telling the story closer to reality, until in 12th grade (17-18yo) we fly to Poland to see it with our own eyes.
Never forget and never forgive.
Never forgive huh? That’s not very pius. Looks like you didn’t learn anything. History will repeat itself.
This is a very effective item. It does portray the thoughts that went into "Schindler's List". "Schindler's List" is very well made, but difficult to watch all at once. This item does describe the thinking that went into directing this film, and making sure that the events covered in that film are not forgotten.
Watching this movie when i was younger made me understand what true evil in humanity is. But also true goodnes.
This is amazing. You said everything that should be said. I’ve subscribed and I thank you for this video. #forthesixmillion
Thanks a lot, welcome to the channel!
This was one of the few films that I saw it with my dad, not that many. He didn't speak English and he sat for three hours and he was able to understand it.
Spielberg got so depressed making this movie that he asked Larry David for episodes of Seinfeld to watch in between shootings.
He even asked Robin Wiliams to come and do comedy to cheer up the actors.
"Never let your beliefs get in the way of facts". That's beautiful, but also somehow tragic that you felt the need to say it
Honestly the best movie of the 90's, everyone should watch it as some point
I've watched this movie thrice when it was being played in movie houses here in my country. Great film.
one of the best movies that makes me cry especially on the last part
amazing video
Thanks Peter!
This movie might be the greatest documentary of all time, while bot even being one.
Oskar Schindler was truly one of the greatest heroes of human history
In the middle of watching this in the theater, I had to go to the Ladies' room because I was crying so hard (and I don't mean just like 1-2 tears falling, my chest was heaving & I was just racking sobs!) When I got to the restroom, a lady looked at me & asked me what was wrong & if I was ok... all I could spit out was "Schindler's List" and she just rolled her eyse & said 'I totoally get it" Everyone who saw this , feels the same way, I think. -this movie litreally changed my life. Mr. Spielberg's ultimate masterpiece. Every scene of this film is heart-breaking, just as it should be. May all the victms (and their loved ones) have some peace knowing we will never forget.
One of the best movies of all time, without a doubt. Never seen a movie which have left me with so much feelings, and afterthought, afterwards. Let’s never forget.
Thanks for explaining the red coat girl
I've always wanted to know the meaning. Makes the hatred and pain inside deeper
I watched this movie so many times...and end of the movie màde me cry so much!
How to watch this movie I have checked Netflix Amazon prime but not available any where
it just got released on US Netflix again
This was a very well done video. I just hope the comments section doesn’t get molested by Wehraboos.
Thank you! Don't worry, I'm sure it will...
Too late, unfortunately.
Must buy this film on 4K Blu Ray.
I cant wait till they re release it in theatres again in December 2018
I'm glad, because I'm doubly sure that theaters showing that reissue were inevitably going to be packed with the current wave of teens!
I forgot the little girl in the red dress dying, I need to re see the film. Well put together in black and white!
“Never have your beliefs get in the way of facts.”
If only people these days took that message to heart.
This movie will never age
Does anybody know any site where I can watch this movie ..I am really dying to watch..!?!
I can't find it on any ..prime or Netflix.
You can buy it on DVD from Amazon.
It's already available on Netflix since last week. Go check it out
@@leonheartilly92 no it's not ...I have Netflix
@@holyfool3012 Where do you live? on Netflix Schindler's List is available in my region. You probably can use VPN to bypass the network and watch it
@@leonheartilly92 india
This is also the worst atrocity and this movie is incredible
We think this kind of horror is far away in time from us, but it is not. I see it even now, I see it in the eyes of many people I met in my life. Those people would still do this kind of atrocities if given the opportunity . We live in a world full of psychos and evil people. It is important that we never let create the circumstances again, where those people can express their dark sides.
Just read the book and wow love both the book and movie they are both absolutely wonderful and both equally great in their own ways
4:07 this scene is so haunting
Where is this available?
It is on Netflix
Ok thanks
@@EpicGamer-tw9bu ur welcome
This is so true , we talk about numbers , and not individual people . I've studied the holocaust and the nazis for many , many years and the 1 thing that still baffles me is when these nazis did all this horror and evil , they felt nothing . Not just goth , the einzattsgruppen ,the death sqads who massacred over 1 million by shooting men women and children . These people were very intelligent , professional educated people they were doctors , teachers , lawyers and yet they committed all these atrocities , what turned them into these monsters . That's what is scary to me , the inhumane evil acts is beyond comprehension. I do believe the human race is the worst animal on this planet , and what humans are capable of to other human beings is truly terrifying.
The worst atrocity ever committeed in human history is Bharatas partition in 1947
Isn’t this the speaker from Europa - The Last Battle ?
I'm German Canadian......I will go to my grave with this tragedy in my heart ❤ 💔 😢 an excellent film
dude, this is sad
I was 16 when this movie came to our local cinema. school probably wanted to show all their students this movie (13 - 16) but it was an age limit, so the school booked seats for all the 16 year olds and later we talked about the movie. I know we were barely of legal age to watch the movie. They said, do you want to watch this movie or do regular school things? Everybody opted for the movie. If it wasn't for laws our school would probably force every kid to watch this in the cinema
You should do a review on Martin Scorcese’s 1976 Classic, Taxi Driver.
For the few of you out there that haven't watched this movie yet....Be warned- Seeing some of the moments & learning about this in the 8th Grade does not prepare you for the power & truth of this epic film.....make sure you have tissues handy!
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I wonder if the movie played in Germany. Not to make them mad or anything but to educate.
One of the best movies I have ever seen.. dipicting the horrors of holaucast honestly and brutally.
I could only watch about 20 minutes of this before I couldn't get though it...it was awful and so sad 😭
really? what 20 minutes did you watch? because im 25 minutes into the movie & i still havent seen anything that would bring me to tears
wonder what michael heneke thinks about this movie
I think I missed the girl in the red coat on the cart scene :( , i think i was too busy covering the screen cause I was so disturbed
Is that the same story of the pianist movie
How can I download this movie for free????? Can anyone tell me???
Outstanding film! Incredible review! We must never forget the holocaust…
anyone who watched this masterpiece should aloa watch Sardar Uddam.
Great
What a great human being... respects
I sometimes wonder is there a god or he abandon all living creature
I watched this movie for the second time recently, the first been in 1993 at the movies. It took all of those years to feel anywhere near comfortable to do so. I enjoyed it more the second time. The horror & vilence sort of stuns you the first time & i missed a lot of things (or just forgot) from the first time. Can anyone explain to me why a fair few people nominate Saving Private Ryan as a similar sad movie?? It was violent, yes. The scene when the priest arrives at her house, sad, Yes but compare it with the psychological trauma of Schindlers list, i am absolutely stunned. Saving Private Ryan is one of my faves but i could not give it more than 8/10. That what makes Schindlers list so sad, it wasn't fictional, it actually happened & only around 80 years not even a century. Is the next Hitler around the corner?
The most frightening scene in this movie for me was probably when the children go into hiding at the concentration camps; there's one specific little kid that can't find anywhere to hide, as he goes through all the crevices and pantry doors he finds all the hiding spots are taken. That is until he drops down into an old outback style bathroom shit hole. His face, the terror and panic in his eyes, his body covered in shit from the hip down. It was a terrifying reminder of what the Holocaust did to Jewish children. That not even they were safe from the evils of this conflict.
I had to watch this in history class
may all beings be good and kind💐💐🌍🌎🌏
What is this?? I’m confused can someone explain
One of the best films of all time
We’ve learned only a small part of a lesson, but we did not learn the whole lesson. The victims of the Holocaust have a voice that carries their names and memories onwards, but the hundreds of millions of victims of the Red Holocaust have no one except but a very few that will give them a voice and keep their memories alive. The lesson of the twentieth century and today is that when a person or a group of people promises you a vision of the world based upon desires such as fairness, compassion and brotherhood; be prepared that you may have to forfeit your soul into utter ruin and death with the the blood of millions that may be spilled as a trade off for that vision to become a reality.
WHERE IS THE MOVIE ? I CAN'T FIND IT !
I think you can find it on Netflix, not sure if they removed it tho
@@arikeni_7214 Thank you !
there's always a pissing contest, but the genocide of any uprooted society has been curdling my innards lately as I'm studying foreign policy. why do we always resort to slaughter? im so angry and devastated simultaneously...
For as long, we have hatred for all walks of life? The resentment and hatred will never end ?
Even now in 2023 to the present...
I can try to imagine Spielberg's intent but it is impossible to do so. In his mind he must have planted the seed and the rest was watching it grow. As he daily expressed himself through the making of this film he captured the very essence of the Evil perpetrated by the Nazi regime. Although most of these individual character scenes in the film really never occurred is In my opinion not the most important thing. I believe his motivation and real objective was to educate those who know nothing of the horrific Nazi atrocities committed. I could go on forever discussing the film Schindler list but I don't a week or more to do so.
The book is nonfiction it is based on actual history
Matter of cinema. Why you have stopped making videos, you were pioneer and you did stunning work in film channel in TH-cam and either ways for cinephiles. I mean what the fuck happened!?!?!?!?
I saw the movie yesterday great movie but it's not perfect like some people are trying to make you belief. If you consider yourself a movie buff you need to watch this.
I'm happy it's in black and white. I don't think I could stomach the movie if it was in color.
I just.....This film gets me every time. I just.....I won't. I wanted to write some thoughts about this film, but I won't. This film speaks for itself. I am still crying while writing this. And when you look out and see that this (the Holocaust) still happens to this day. but somevere else, and it has a different name. We never learn from our past. If we could, anything like this would never happen again. People like the Nazis (besides neo.nazis) still exist, but with a different name. I suppose you knew that. we should unite to make this planet a better place. but that's not going to happen sadly. If I offended anyone, I want to apologize. Greetings from Hungary
OMG and so sad man
Rip rutger now I know y they show this movie so much
Very sad R.I.P
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