: The famous "conducting scene" was filmed in an alcove with several windows to create reflections that mirrored Nathan's internal state. Legacy & Critical Reception
: The narrative's central trauma is revealed through long flashbacks to Sophie's arrival at Auschwitz. A sadistic SS doctor forced her to choose which of her two children would be gassed immediately and which would be spared for labor. Sophie's Choice
: Made his feature-film debut in this role. : The famous "conducting scene" was filmed in