🎬Liam Neeson was unhappy with Spielberg's micromanaging.
⛪️Filming at Auschwitz was moved due to concerns about desecration.
🎭The Krakow ghetto scene was expanded to be more impactful.
😄Spielberg watched Seinfeld to lighten the heavy mood on set.
👗The costume designer bought clothing from the 30s and 40s for authenticity.
Why was Liam Neeson unhappy during the filming of Schindler's List?
—Neeson felt that Spielberg was micromanaging his performance, telling him even when to blow out smoke and breathe.
Why was filming at Auschwitz moved?
—The World Jewish Congress expressed concern that commercial filming at the site would desecrate the area, leading Spielberg to rebuild the camp just outside the gates.
How did Spielberg lighten the mood on set of Schindler's List?
—Spielberg had weekly phone calls with Robin Williams, who performed 15 minutes of stand-up each week. He also watched episodes of Seinfeld.
Why did the actress who played the girl in the Redcoat avoid watching the film?
—She made a promise to Spielberg to only watch the film once she turned 18, but broke that promise and was traumatized by the experience at the age of 11.
What did Spielberg do with the money made from Schindler's List?
—Spielberg refused to accept any money from the film, calling it blood money. He donated all the proceeds to various charities and museums.
00:00Liam Neeson was unhappy with Spielberg's micromanaging during the filming of Schindler's List.
01:16Filming at Auschwitz was moved due to concerns about desecrating the site.
01:56The Krakow ghetto scene was expanded to be more impactful, increasing its runtime to over 15 minutes.
04:06Spielberg watched episodes of Seinfeld to lighten the heavy mood on set.
09:41The actress who played the girl in the Redcoat avoided watching the film until she turned 18, but broke her promise and was traumatized at the age of 11.
12:38Filming at Auschwitz was moved outside the gates to avoid desecrating the site.
18:50Spielberg refused to accept any money from the film, donating all the proceeds to various charities and museums.
