“It is not my job to compare my movies. I don't like to compare my films with other movies because I don't really have that perspective. It is an intellectual exercise, but it doesn't intuitively come to me.”

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.