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La Lista de Schindler

Thomas Keneally

Schindler's List is a moving and powerful story about one man's extraordinary transformation during one of the darkest times in history. Oskar Schindler, a German businessman, begins World War II as an opportunist seeking wealth by exploiting Jewish labor in Nazi-occupied Poland. However, as he witnesses the horrors of the Holocaust firsthand, his motivations change. He begins to use his factory and his influence to save as many Jewish lives as possible, transforming himself from a selfish businessman into a savior hero. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, vividly portrays Schindler's moral awakening and the profound impact an individual can have in the face of unimaginable evil. Through his courage, sacrifice and growing compassion, Schindler creates a “list” that saves over a thousand lives, offering a message of hope, humanity and the power of individual action. This captivating narrative, with its unforgettable moments and complex characters, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the difference a single person can make in the world.

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aprovechando / a.pɾo.βeˈtʃan.do /verb

taking advantage of

Con su fábrica establecida en Cracovia, Schindler se enfoca en maximizar sus ganancias aprovechando la desesperada situación de la población judía.

With his factory established in Krakow, Schindler focuses on maximizing his profits by taking advantage of the desperate situation of the Jewish population.

sacar partido deexplotarbeneficiarse devalerse de

implacable / imˈplakable /adjective

relentless

la persecución implacable de sus residentes

the relentless persecution of its residents

desarrollan / se desaroʎan /verb

unfold

se desarrollan los horrores del Holocausto

the horrors of the Holocaust unfold

evolucionanrevelandesenvuelven

dirigida / di.riˈxi.da /verb

Directed

Dirigida por Steven Spielberg, este poderoso drama histórico...

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this powerful historical drama...

direccióndirector

el pago / el ˈpa.ɣo /noun

payment

quienes son obligados a trabajar por salarios mínimos o sin pago alguno bajo las regulaciones nazis.

who are forced to work for minimum wages or without any payment under Nazi regulations.

pagaremuneraciónsalariosueldo

ambientada / am.bjenˈta.ða /verb

Set

Ambientada durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial

Set during World War II

cambiaron / kamˈbjaɾon /verb

changed

sus acciones durante uno de los periodos más oscuros de la historia cambiaron la vida de más de mil personas.

his actions during one of the darkest periods of history changed the lives of over a thousand people.

el comienzo / el koˈmjɛnθo /noun

beginning

Al comienzo de la historia, Oskar Schindler es presentado como un empresario.

At the beginning of the story, Oskar Schindler is introduced as a businessman.

crecientes / kɾeˈθjentes /adjective

increasing

El establecimiento del Gueto de Cracovia y la persecución implacable de sus residentes pintan un cuadro sombrío de las atrocidades crecientes.

The establishment of the Krakow Ghetto and the relentless persecution of its residents paint a grim picture of increasing atrocities.

el blanco y negro / el ˈblaŋko i ˈneɣɾo /noun

black and white

La cinematografía en blanco y negro de la película subraya la sombría realidad del Holocausto.

The black and white cinematography of the film underscores the grim reality of the Holocaust.

colorescala de grises

carismático / kaɾismaˈtiko /adjective

charismatic

Oskar Schindler es presentado como un empresario carismático y oportunista.

Oskar Schindler is presented as a charismatic and opportunistic businessman.

encantadoratractivoconvincente

comienza / koˈmjensa /verb

begins

Schindler comienza a presenciar la inhumanidad.

Schindler begins to witness the inhumanity.

empezariniciar

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