A Film for Eternity - Spielberg's Schindler's List Returns to German TV This Sunday
Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List will return to German television this weekend. The acclaimed film will air on Kabel Eins at 8:15 PM on Sunday, March 1. It tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who rescued over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust.
Oskar Schindler was born on April 28, 1908, in Zwittau, Moravia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His life took a dramatic turn in 1943 after witnessing the brutal liquidation of the Kraków ghetto. Moved by the atrocities, he decided to use his influence to protect Jewish workers from deportation to Auschwitz.
The film, released in cinemas in 1994, depicts Schindler's efforts to save lives by employing Jews in his factories. Shot on authentic locations, it portrays the horrors of Nazi occupation with stark realism. When it premiered on German television in 1997, 6.7 million viewers tuned in.
Schindler's List went on to win seven Oscars and two Golden Globes, including Best Picture in both awards. Schindler himself died on October 9, 1974, in Hildesheim, but was buried in Jerusalem at his own request. Historical records confirm he saved around 1,200 Jews directly through his lists, with thousands more—including family members—surviving due to his actions.
The rebroadcast on Kabel Eins offers another chance to see Spielberg's powerful portrayal of courage and survival. The film remains a key record of Schindler's extraordinary actions during one of history's darkest periods. It will air with its original runtime and without commercial breaks.
