“I'm not in a race with anybody to make the biggest hit movie anymore. I am just trying to tell stories that I can stay interested in for the two years it takes me to supervise the writing and to direct them.”

American filmmaker, born 1946. He is best known for directing groundbreaking blockbuster films that blend spectacle with emotional depth, including *Jaws*, *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*, and *Schindler’s List*. His work has redefined storytelling in cinema, influencing generations of filmmakers.