Historical Account Exploration of Past Events - "List of Schindler" on Display in Munich
Oskar Schindler gained hero status by rescuing 1200 Jews from the Nazis' death camps. The Sudeten German House is paying tribute to the Sudeten German businessman (born 1908-died 1974) on the 50th anniversary of his death with an exhibit aptly named "Oskar Schindler: Playboy and Savior". The event was kicked off on a Thursday night.
According to the exhibition's introduction, "Oskar Schindler's habits and attitudes do not match the typical traits of a hero. His carefree attitude towards money and women, his work as a spy for the army, and his role as a war profiteer give the impression of a lifeless individual." However, during the darkest times of Europe during World War II and the Holocaust, Schindler transformed into "Savior Schindler", and the "Schindler Jews" were kept safe.
Schindler's famous lists serve as the focal point of the exhibition. He created these lists, which were also the inspiration for the 1993 Steven Spielberg film that made his actions known to a global audience.
The exhibition features several variations of these lists, one of which is thought to be exhibited in Munich for the first time: a two-sided list from January 29, 1945. This particular list includes the names of 81 Jewish detainees from the Golleschau concentration camp, a subcamp of Auschwitz, whom Schindler took in and saved.
The list more recognizable from the movie, featuring the names of the 1098 Jews he saved in his Krakow factory, is also presented in the exhibition. An installation visualizes these names, and in audio clips, the rescued individuals share their stories. Actor Friedrich von Thun voices Schindler for his emotional farewell speech on May 8, 1945.
The show will be on display until October 27.
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The exhibition in Munich not only showcases the famous lists, but also includes a two-sided list from January 29, 1945, which was previously unseen in Munium. This list records the names of 81 Jewish detainees from the Golleschau concentration camp saved by Oskar Schindler. The exhibition is part of a tribute to Schindler, a Sudeten German businessman who gained hero status for saving over 1200 Jews during the Holocaust. Despite his playboy lifestyle and involvement in war profiteering, Schindler's actions during the darkest times of Europe earned him the title of "Savior Schindler". The exhibition is a must-visit for those interested in Women's History, as it highlights the role of a woman, Ita Werner, in helping Schindler save more Jews. The exhibition is housed in Germany, specifically in Bavaria's capital, Munich. The exhibit draws connections between Schindler's List and the current times, as it serves as a reminder of the importance of standing against injustice. The story of Oskar Schindler and the "Schindler Jews" is a significant chapter in German and World History.
