This lecture explores the career of Steven Spielberg is widely considered one of the most influential and successful filmmakers of all time. With a career spanning over four decades, he is best known for his epic blockbusters, such as “Jaws“ (1975), “Close Encounters of the Third Kind“ (1977), “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981), and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982). In addition to his blockbuster hits, Spielberg is also known for his emotionally charged dramas, such as “Schindler's List” (1993), and “Saving Private Ryan” (1998), widely considered among the greatest films of all time. Speliberge has been nominated for five Academy Awards for Best Director, has won three times, and has established himself as a visionary filmmaker whose impact on the film industry has been immeasurable.