BBC’s streaming platform is currently offering what some cinephiles hail as the ‘single greatest film ever created’.

Although previously available on iPlayer, this cinematic masterpiece is now accessible for just 28 more days at no additional charge. Moreover, it cannot be found on any other service, free or premium.

Directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, Schindler’s List is widely regarded as one of his most exceptional works that everyone should experience at least once.

Originally released in 1993, this film has left an indelible mark on cinema history.

Despite its lengthy runtime of three hours and four minutes, it promises to be a rewarding watch. The film is based on Thomas Keneally’s historical novel, Schindler’s Ark, published in 1982.

It chronicles the life of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved over a thousand predominantly Polish-Jewish refugees from the Holocaust by employing them in his factories during World War II, reports the Mirror.

Both the book and the film offer fictionalised accounts of the real-life hero, Oskar Schindler. The movie boasts an impressive cast, including Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, Ralph Fiennes as SS officer Amon Göth, and Ben Kingsley as Schindler’s accountant, Itzhak Stern.

John Williams, a frequent collaborator with Spielberg, composed a deeply moving and evocative score for this World War II epic. The film swept the Oscars that year, earning a staggering twelve nominations.

The film claimed seven prestigious awards, including Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score. Spielberg secured his maiden Best Director Oscar for this production—an achievement he would later replicate with the war epic Saving Private Ryan.

With an impressive 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film garners widespread praise from both critics and audiences. It currently sits at number 41 in Empire magazine’s latest Top 100 Movies of All Time ranking.

Taking to social media, one admirer declared: “To be honest I think this is the most important movie ever made. An absolute masterpiece.”

Another commented: “Spielberg’s heart breaking masterpiece is a very powerful description of how one man saved other’s lives from death during one of the darkest moments in human history. I remember crying a lot.”

Meanwhile, another viewer reflected: “This movie has haunted me ever since I saw it. The performances in this movie were spectacular, and I believe it is one of the best movies ever produced. Everyone should see this movie at least once.”

Highlighting its enduring brilliance, a further fan observed: “Where do you start? The score? The writing? The acting? The direction? Everything is 100% on point. Fiennes performance shames unworthy Oscar winners before and since. Incredible.

“Neeson gives the performance of his life. Spielberg delivers arguably his greatest film. And it’s black and white apart from the little girl in that red dress with one of the most harrowing scenes in mainstream cinema history. Always as relevant as it is brilliant.”

One admirer responded: “This might be the single greatest film ever created. Everything about this film is a home run masterpiece.”

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