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Which 1993 Steven Spielberg film, shot mostly in black and white, won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture?
Answer
Schindler's List
Schindler's List (1993), Spielberg's Holocaust drama starring Liam Neeson, won seven Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. It was famously shot in black and white by cinematographer Janusz Kamiński to evoke wartime documentary footage.
💡 Did you know?
Spielberg refused to take any personal salary for Schindler's List, calling it 'blood money,' and instead donated his profits to Holocaust education charities.
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- The Piano
- Philadelphia
- The Remains of the Day
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