And the Oscar goes to...

In this class we have watched several World War II movies, with very different stories. "Casablanca" was filmed and released during the war, while "Schindler's List" and "Defiance" were filmed much more recently. What do you think of the stories they tell? Which is told most effectively? How did it achieve that? Which actors and actresses were you most moved by? If you have seen other WWII stories, please feel free to add reflections that are relevant. Finally, in the spirit of the Oscars this weekend, which of the three (or more) movies would you give the Oscar to? You can respond to this as if you are a movie reviewer or an Oscar presenter, if you'd like.