What is the background of Schindler's List?

"Schindler's List" is a 1993 film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the novel "Schindler's Ark" by Thomas Keneally. The movie tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved over a thousand Polish Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the horrors of the Nazi regime, the film highlights themes of humanity, sacrifice, and moral courage. It received critical acclaim, winning seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.