“People often tell me how much they love the digital skies that we obviously painted for 'War Horse.' Well, there's not a single sky that we put in through special effects. The skies you see in the movie are the skies that we experienced - but it was definitely challenging at times.”

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.