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An Oral History of: Schindler's List

Film · 2018

Revisiting the making of the film through the voices of those involved, including director Steven Spielberg and stars like Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley. These accounts reveal the challenges of bringing Thomas Keneally's book to the screen, from production difficulties in Poland to the studio's initial reluctance to the all-black-and-white cinematography. The oral history also explores the film's enduring legacy.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Adam Zanziedirector · writer · editor

On screen

  1. Branko Lustiglead actor
  2. Gerald R. Molenlead actor
  3. Tom Pollocklead actor
  4. Steven Spielberglead actor
  5. Ryszard Horowitzsupporting actor
  6. Thomas Keneallysupporting actor
  7. Leopold Pfefferbergsupporting actor
  8. Sid Sheinbergsupporting actor
  9. Steven Zailliansupporting actor
  10. Bill Clintonsupporting actor
  11. Liam Neesonsupporting actor
  12. Jonathan Sagallguest actor
  13. Embeth Davidtzguest actor
  14. Caroline Goodallguest actor
  15. Ralph Fiennesguest actor
  16. Ben Kingsleyguest actor
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Through the cast

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  1. HannibalBranko LustigSteven Zaillian2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. American GangsterBranko LustigSteven Zaillian2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. CasperGerald R. MolenSteven Spielberg1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. TwisterGerald R. MolenSteven Spielberg1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Jurassic ParkGerald R. MolenSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The Lost World: Jurassic ParkSteven SpielbergGerald R. Molen1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. A Good YearBranko Lustig2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Amblin'Steven Spielberg1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Kingdom of HeavenBranko Lustig2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. On the LotSteven Spielberg2007 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  11. Black Hawk DownBranko Lustig2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Return to Jurassic ParkSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Voices from the ListSteven SpielbergLeopold Pfefferberg2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Post GradTom Pollock2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. ChloeTom Pollock2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. A Babysitter's Guide to Monster HuntingTom Pollock2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Killing Me SoftlyTom Pollock2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Bright Lights, Big CityGerald R. Molen1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Days of ThunderGerald R. Molen1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. A Civil ActionSteven Zaillian1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Road TripTom Pollock2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Searching for Bobby FischerSteven Zaillian1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. Old SchoolTom Pollock2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. The Unfinished JourneySteven SpielbergBill Clinton1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. The Making of 'The Lost World'Gerald R. MolenSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. Draft DayTom Pollock2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. I Love You, ManTom Pollock2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. HookGerald R. MolenSteven Spielberg1991 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  29. Up in the AirTom Pollock2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Father FiguresTom Pollock2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. No Strings AttachedTom Pollock2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. GodmotheredTom Pollock2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. *batteries not includedGerald R. MolenSteven Spielberg1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  34. Amazing Stories: The Movie IISteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. The FlintstonesGerald R. Molen1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. EvolutionTom Pollock2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. GhostbustersTom Pollock2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Trailer Park Boys: The MovieTom Pollock2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Little GiantsGerald R. Molen1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. EuroTripTom Pollock2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. High IncidentSteven Spielberg1996 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  42. Invasion AmericaSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  43. Minority ReportGerald R. MolenSteven Spielberg2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. The UninvitedTom Pollock2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1985 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  46. Rain ManGerald R. Molen1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  47. RIPLEYSteven Zaillian2024 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  48. Vanessa in the GardenSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. The Little RascalsGerald R. Molen1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  50. Meg 2: The TrenchGerald R. Molen2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  51. PoltergeistSteven Spielberg1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. The MegGerald R. Molen2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  53. Close Encounters of the Third KindSteven Spielberg1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  54. All the King's MenSteven Zaillian2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  55. Lincoln: An American JourneySteven Spielberg2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  56. Ghostbusters: AfterlifeTom Pollock2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  57. The Best Christmas Pageant EverGerald R. Molen2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  58. A.I. Artificial IntelligenceSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  59. Empire of the SunSteven Spielberg1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  60. E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialSteven Spielberg1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  61. A Timeless CallSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. The GooniesSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. DuelSteven Spielberg1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. The Sugarland ExpressSteven Spielberg1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. AmistadSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  66. The FabelmansSteven Spielberg2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. Disclosure DaySteven Spielberg2026 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. Saving Private RyanSteven Spielberg1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. BaywatchTom Pollock2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  70. The Night OfSteven Zaillian2016 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  71. The Making of 'Jaws'Steven SpielbergSid Sheinberg1995 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  72. Catch Me If You CanSteven Spielberg2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  73. The Girl with the Dragon TattooSteven Zaillian2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  74. War HorseSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. Something EvilSteven Spielberg1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  76. Gremlins 3Steven Spielberg2027 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  77. Shooting WarSteven Spielberg2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. JawsSteven Spielberg1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. WedlockBranko Lustig1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  80. AnimaniacsSteven Spielberg1993 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  81. LincolnSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  82. Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making GremlinsSteven Spielberg2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. The Falcon and the SnowmanSteven Zaillian1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. MunichSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'Steven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  86. The PeacemakerBranko Lustig1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Tales from the FutureSteven Spielberg2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. GladiatorBranko Lustig2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  89. The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode ISteven SpielbergLiam Neeson2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  90. From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the CreaturesSteven Spielberg2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  91. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. ZanuckSteven Spielberg2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  92. AwakeningsSteven Zaillian1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. Savage!Steven Spielberg1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  94. The BFGSteven Spielberg2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. HitchcockTom Pollock2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  96. 1941Steven Spielberg1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. SpielbergSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  98. A Case of the Cold War: Bridge of SpiesSteven Spielberg2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionSteven Spielberg2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. Clear and Present DangerSteven Zaillian1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  101. The Color PurpleSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. DisturbiaTom Pollock2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. Exodus: Gods and KingsSteven Zaillian2014 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  105. The TerminalSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  107. Night GallerySteven Spielberg1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  108. Raiders of the Lost ArkSteven Spielberg1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Pinky and the BrainSteven Spielberg1995 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  110. Ace Eli and Rodger of the SkiesSteven Spielberg1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  111. What Lies BeneathSteven Spielberg2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  112. Warner at WarSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  113. Breaker! Breaker!Steven Zaillian1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. Class of '61Steven Spielberg1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomSteven Spielberg1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  116. no artwork
    Stanley Kubrick in FocusSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Jaws: The Inside StorySteven SpielbergSid Sheinberg2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  118. AlwaysSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  119. Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  120. I Wanna Hold Your HandSteven Spielberg1978 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  121. DadSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  122. Into the WestSteven Spielberg2005 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  123. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  124. Mission: ImpossibleSteven Zaillian1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  125. Jurassic World Camp CretaceousSteven Spielberg2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  126. War of the WorldsSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  127. The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John WilliamsSteven Spielberg2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  128. GremlinsSteven Spielberg1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  129. Young Sherlock HolmesSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  130. The Money PitSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  131. Bridge of SpiesSteven Spielberg2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  132. Used CarsSteven Spielberg1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  133. A Wish for Wings That WorkSteven Spielberg1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  134. Pinky, Elmyra & The BrainSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  135. A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American ZoetropeSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  136. The Adventures of TintinSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  137. Men in BlackSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  138. Gangs of New YorkSteven Zaillian2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  139. United States of TaraSteven Spielberg2009 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  140. Three Kinds of Close EncountersSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  141. The PostSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  142. The Bloody HundredthSteven Spielberg2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  143. The Last DaysSteven Spielberg1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  144. Continental DivideSteven Spielberg1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  145. Rising: Rebuilding Ground ZeroSteven Spielberg2011 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  146. The 'E.T.' JournalsSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  147. Semper FiSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  148. Joe Versus the VolcanoSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  149. Who Framed Roger RabbitSteven Spielberg1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  150. The PsychiatristSteven Spielberg1971 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  151. Gremlins 2: The New BatchSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  152. Something's Coming: West Side StorySteven Spielberg2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  153. DreamsSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  154. Freakazoid!Steven Spielberg1995 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  155. The Last Movie: Stanley Kubrick and 'Eyes Wide Shut'Steven Spielberg1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  156. Lost in the Garden of the WorldSteven Spielberg1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  157. Ready Player OneSteven Spielberg2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  158. Back to the FutureSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  159. The Making Of The GooniesSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  160. no artwork
    Into the Breach: Saving Private RyanSteven Spielberg1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  161. The InterpreterSteven Zaillian2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  162. Back to the Future Part IISteven Spielberg1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  163. HereafterSteven Spielberg2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  164. The Cold Light of DaySteven Zaillian2012 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  165. I Only Wanted to LiveSteven Spielberg2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  166. Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange'Steven Spielberg2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  167. The Making of 'The Color Purple'Steven Spielberg2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  168. Tiny Toon AdventuresSteven Spielberg1990 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  169. Jurassic World RebirthSteven Spielberg2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  170. Catch Me If You Can: Behind the CameraSteven Spielberg2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  171. Back to the Future Part IIISteven Spielberg1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  172. SeaQuest DSVSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  173. MoneyballSteven Zaillian2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  174. no artwork
    Creating A.I.Steven Spielberg2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  175. Welcome to the RileysSteven Zaillian2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  176. Finding OscarSteven Spielberg2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  177. Twilight Zone: The MovieSteven Spielberg1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  178. True GritSteven Spielberg2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  179. Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomSteven Spielberg2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  180. Jurassic Park IIISteven Spielberg2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  181. PoltergeistSteven Spielberg2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  182. Trail Mix-UpSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  183. Red Sun, Black Sand: The Making of 'Letters from Iwo Jima'Steven Spielberg2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  184. West Side StorySteven Spielberg2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  185. The Making of Back to the FutureSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  186. The IrishmanSteven Zaillian2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  187. ArachnophobiaSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  188. All the WaySteven Spielberg2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  189. Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and UsSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  190. George Lucas: Creating an EmpireSteven SpielbergLiam Neeson2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  191. The Legend of ZorroSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  192. Transformers: Dark of the MoonSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  193. We're Back! A Dinosaur's StorySteven Spielberg1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  194. Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001Steven Spielberg2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  195. Locke & KeySteven Spielberg2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  196. Star Wars: Music by John WilliamsSteven Spielberg1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  197. InnerspaceSteven Spielberg1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  198. Tiny Toon Spring BreakSteven Spielberg1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  199. Steven Spielberg, the “New Hollywood” ProdigySteven Spielberg2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. Schindler's List1993 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared