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Schindler's List (1993): Film vs Book
Film · 1993 · Directed by Steven Spielberg · Starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes
About the film
A businessman saves over a thousand Jewish workers during the war.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt follows the true story told in the book and compresses a number of characters.
Read or watch first?
The book gives the full account of the people involved.
What the book gives you
Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally
An inspiring, carefully told account that shows how one person can make an enormous difference.
Who will like it: Readers who want a true story of courage and quiet heroism.