7 films about Holocaust that everyone should watch
A still from the movie "Carol of the Bells"
January 27 is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. And if you want to learn more about the genocide committed by the Nazis, you can watch historical and fiction films.
"Spell Your Name"
The film, which was created in a Ukrainian-American co-production, features interviews with people who not only survived in 1941-1942 but also saved the lives of others. Stories about the Holocaust are important to hear and know, especially from those who saw it with their own eyes.
By the way, Steven Spielberg became the executive producer of the film. And he admitted that he was very impressed by people's memories.
"In the Dark"
This drama, created by Poland, Canada, and Germany, tells the story of what happened in Lviv during the Second World War. The plot centers on a man who helps Jews hide from the Nazis. However, at first, his goal was not to save lives, but to make money.
But then, when the man sees how Jews have to hide in underground labyrinths, he begins to understand many important things. The film will show the transformation of emotions and the extreme trials to which people were doomed.
"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"
A heartwarming feature film about the Holocaust. The plot centers on boys whose fates are radically different. The first child was born into the family of an officer and a concentration camp commandant. The second was born to a family of Jews who became prisoners of the Nazis.
The ending can be as shocking as the rest of the movie. However, the film has received so many positive reviews and awards for a reason, because its plot reveals the horrors of concentration camps.
"Judgement at Nuremberg"
This black-and-white film is based on real events. The plot reveals the events of the trials of the Nazis. The film adaptation of these events received 11 Oscar nominations.
The cases of the judges of the Nazi regime provoke heated discussions and make us realize a lot. That is why the movie is considered one of the best in cinema.
"Life is Beautiful"
The Italian film tells the story of a Jew whose wife was sent to a concentration camp. This tragicomedy shows how a father has to take care of his son, experience the loss of his beloved and do everything he can to avoid dying.
However, despite his superhuman efforts, the protagonist fails to stick to his plan. It's hard to hold back the tears in the ending, but the movie is definitely worth watching.
"Schindler's List"
The American historical drama was created based on the novel Schindler's Ark and the true story of an entrepreneur who saved the lives of over a thousand Jews. The plot demonstrates the crimes of the Nazis and the tragic fate of the Holocaust victims.
The protagonist managed to help the Jews, and at the end of the story, events will force him to take bold steps and tell lies. And what is shown in the finale is considered one of the most heartbreaking scenes in cinema.
"Carol of the Bells"
The Ukrainian-Polish historical drama, which was released quite recently in 2022, will feature three families. Ukrainians, Poles, and Jews who lived in the same city (Ivano-Frankivsk) find themselves on the verge of life and death when they are occupied.
The film is designed so that viewers can not only learn more about the Holocaust but also see how people saved each other. By the way, this movie is now available on Netflix.
