When it comes to one of the most influential directors of our time, you might think that film production is a well-oiled machine, but, strange as it may seem, this is not the case with Steven Spielberg.

Although he has been hailed as the creator of blockbuster films and endlessly praised for his exceptionally colorful filmography, creative turmoil is no stranger to the director. He has had countless experiences in which he has struggled with almost every obstacle imaginable, writes Far Out magazine.

From the creation of the iconic Indiana Jones series, Jurassic Park, and classics such as Schindler's List and E.T., the director has had an indelible impact on cinema, pioneering a new style of filmmaking that appeals to universal audiences. These films were met with great acclaim, but that doesn't mean they were easy to make. That's why the director named the three most difficult films of his career.

During the New Hollywood movement, directors such as Peter Bogdanovich, Francis Ford Coppola, and Roman Polanski earned a reputation not only for their films but also for the conditions under which they created their works. A documentary has already been made about the chaotic production of Apocalypse Now and the fierce feud between Faye Dunaway and Polanski during the filming of Chinatown.

For a while, some argued that conflict was essential to creativity; that a truly great film was made with sweat, blood, and tears, which led to some tense shoots where directors were excused for their questionable behavior because it led to good results. This is not the case with Spielberg, as the director was plagued by misfortune rather than actively creating it.

When talking about his 2018 film Ready Player One, the director revealed that it was one of the most difficult experiences of his career so far, recalling: "I just saw how difficult it was going to be. It's the third hardest movie I've ever made, after Jaws and Saving Private Ryan, in that order."

"I was exhausted by the thought of what lay ahead if I committed to the project, and I thought, 'Well, maybe a 20-year-old director wouldn't feel so scared because they don't have any experience to scare them. However, I was so fascinated by the possibilities that I just said to myself, 'Well, if I get into trouble, I'll just go to one of the younger directors and ask them to come and help me.

The behind-the-scenes stories of Jaws are almost as famous as the film itself, with tales of the sea creature, the rebellious crew, and the mounting production costs that became something of a Hollywood legend, with the director overcoming all obstacles and somehow managing to create the blockbuster hit.

Although Saving Private Ryan was not as disastrous during production, it was emotionally controversial, given the film's harrowing subject matter and the complexity of executing the more technically demanding action scenes. Ready Player One was a surprising addition to his oeuvre, which undoubtedly put pressure on Spielberg as audiences speculated intensely about how he would realize such an unconventional project. | BGNES