Schindler's List Resources

WEBSITES

The Shoah Foundation

Here's the official link to the foundation that Steven Spielberg set up with the profits from Schindler's List.

Rotten Tomatoes Page

The assembled critics weigh in… and that 96% suggests that something may be wrong with the other 4%.

Metacritic's Page

Another passel of critical reviews for your perusal.

Schindler's Website

The "official" website recounting the real-life history of Oskar Schindler.

BOOK OR TV ADAPTATIONS

The Novel

No one's going to make another version of this story, but here's the novel on which it's based.

The Shooting Script

Here's a PDF copy of the shooting script, which differs slightly from the actual movie, since there was some ad-libbing, and some scenes got cut in editing.

The Tryst at the List

Believe it or not, the seriousness of the film was the source of a "Seinfeld" spoof. Jerry's spotted making out with his girlfriend at a showing of the film, and Elaine's friend laments that he "could have done more" to be a better host to Jerry's parents. Ever wondered what "chutzpah" was? This was it.

ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS

The List

Here's a copy of the actual list that Oskar Schindler and Itzhak Stern made.

The Testimony of Itzhak Stern

The real-life Stern met up with Oskar Schindler again in 1962, along with a number of other Schindlerjuden (Schindler Jews).

A Biography of Schindler

From the Jewish Virtual Library.

Another Biography of Schindler

From the Holocaust Research Project.

AMC's Site

AMC provides some blow-by-blow insight into the film.

Thumbs Up

The one and only, late great Roger Ebert delivers his thoughts on the movie.

Variety's Review

A review of the film from the venerable showbiz mag.

Did You Know…

If you didn't, you will now. Mental Floss has the behind-the-scenes 411.

VIDEO

The Trailer

This is the official trailer for the film released in 1993.

Best Director

Spielberg still has brown hair in the clip of his speech after winning the Oscar for Best Director in 1994.

And… Best Picture

Spielberg and his producing partners accept the Best Picture Oscar, and Spielberg makes the pleas that will eventually set up the Shoah Foundation.

Two Thumbs Up

Siskel and Ebert unfold their thoughts on Schindler.

Siskel and Ebert's Choice for the Best Film of 1993

Bet you can't guess what it is.

The Real Oskar Schindler

Want to know more about the man? Here's a fascinating bio from A&E, including his life after the war until his death.

IMAGES

The Poster

The original poster for the movie.

The Real Oscar Schindler

And his real list.

The Real Amon Goeth

Smile for the mug shot, you filthy animal.

Rest in Peace. We Mean It.

Schindler's grave on Mount Zion outside Jerusalem. The Hebrew inscriptions means "a righteous among the nations."

Neeson and Spielberg

The boys put it all together on location in Poland.

Still Scary After All These Years

The Krakow ghetto today, with a plaque on one of the existing walls.