SOUTHERN DE ORO PHILIPPINES COLLEGE

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MOVIE TITLE: SCHINDLER’S LISTS

CHARACTERS:
• Oskar Schindler: German businessman who saves Jews during the Holocaust.
• Amon Goeth: Ruthless SS officer overseeing the Plaszów concentration camp.
• Itzhak Stern: Schindler's Jewish accountant and confidant.
• Emilie Schindler: Oskar Schindler's wife.
• Various Jewish workers, survivors, and SS officers.

SETTING
• Primarily set in Kraków, Poland, during World War II.
• The story unfolds in the Kraków Ghetto and later shifts to the Plaszów
concentration camp.

THEME:
• The triumph of humanity and goodness in the face of the Holocaust.
• The moral transformation of Oskar Schindler from a profiteer to a savior.
• The impact of individual acts of compassion and resistance against the backdrop of
immense human suffering.

CONFLICT:
• Oskar Schindler's internal conflict as he grapples with his own complicity and later
strives to save as many Jews as possible.
• The systemic conflict of the Holocaust, depicting the atrocities committed by the
Nazis against Jewish people.

PLOT:
• Oskar Schindler, initially motivated by profit, employs Jewish workers in his
enamelware factory. As he witnesses the brutality of the Nazis, Schindler embarks
on a mission to save as many Jewish lives as he can. The plot follows Schindler's
efforts to protect his workers from deportation to concentration camps.
 SOUTHERN DE ORO PHILIPPINES COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF TEACHERS EDUCATION
Julio Pacana Street, Cagayan de Oro City

SCHINDLER’S LISTS
TRUE TO LIFE STORIES

Schindler's List, a cinematic masterpiece crafted by Steven Spielberg, is an

evocative and haunting portrayal set against the backdrop of World War II. This
gripping narrative unfolds the true story of Oskar Schindler, initially a profiteering
German businessman in search of cheap labor, who undergoes a profound
transformation into a hero on a mission to save the lives of more than a thousand
Polish Jews.

The film intricately depicts the stark realities of the Holocaust, immersing the
audience in the horrors faced by the Jewish community. Central to the story is
Schindler's unwavering commitment to rescuing Jews from the relentless
persecution and extermination orchestrated by the Nazis.

Through poignant scenes and an emotionally charged narrative, the movie explores
the depths of humanity's capacity for both unfathomable cruelty and inspiring
compassion. Schindler's List transcends the boundaries of traditional filmmaking,
serving as a poignant testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity when faced
with incomprehensible atrocities. It stands as a cinematic triumph, reminding us of
the resilience and courage that can emerge even in the darkest chapters of history.

Through a symphony of emotional storytelling and cinematic brilliance, Schindler's

List transcends the boundaries of conventional filmmaking. It serves as a profound
and gut-wrenching testament to the extremes of human behavior, juxtaposing the
darkness of cruelty with the luminosity of compassion. The narrative unfurls like a
tapestry of resilience, reminding us that even in the face of unfathomable brutality,
the human spirit has the capacity to shine with extraordinary courage.