The true story of the River Kwai is about the construction of the Burma - Thailand Railway during World War II. Allied prisoners of war, mainly British, were forced by the Japanese to build this railway. The conditions were extremely harsh, with many prisoners dying from overwork, malnutrition, and disease. The most famous part is related to the bridge over the River Kwai. The building of this bridge became a symbol of the prisoners' struggle and survival in the face of great adversity.
Yes. The movie 'Bridge on the River Kwai' is indeed a fictionalized account of a true event. The construction of the Burma - Thailand railway by prisoners of war was a harrowing experience. The film shows the struggle between the pride of the British prisoners, especially Colonel Nicholson, and the inhumane demands of the Japanese forces. It also highlights the final act of sabotage of the bridge which has elements rooted in the real - life situation.