Steven Spielberg Bio, Age, Wife, Family, Affairs, Career, Net Worth, Movies

Steven Spielberg stands as the most commercially successful director in cinematic history, with his films grossing over $10.6 billion worldwide and defining the modern blockbuster through iconic works like Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park. At 78 years old, the three-time Academy Award winner continues to shape Hollywood from his position as co-founder of Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks, while maintaining a $10 billion fortune that makes him the second-richest celebrity on the planet. His upcoming UFO thriller Disclosure Day (2026) marks his return to big-budget spectacle after the intimate The Fabelmans, proving that the master storyteller who invented the summer blockbuster remains as creatively vital as ever.

Quick Facts

Early Life & Education

Steven Allan Spielberg was born on December 18, 1946, at Cincinnati’s Jewish Hospital to Arnold Spielberg, an electrical engineer involved in early computer development, and Leah Posner, a former concert pianist turned restaurateur. The family soon relocated to Haddon Township, New Jersey, before settling in Phoenix, Arizona, when Steven was seven—the environment that would shape his imagination and early filmmaking.

Growing up as the eldest of four children in a Jewish household, Steven experienced the casual anti-Semitism of 1950s America. “I was embarrassed because I was so religiously observant,” he later recalled. “I was the only kosher kid in my school.” This sense of otherness, combined with his parents’ divorce when he was 19, would later inform the alienation themes in his work.

His father Arnold’s work on the first business computer (the UNIVAC) and his mother’s artistic background created a unique synthesis of technical and creative influences. The Spielberg home was filled with movies—Steven’s father took him to his first theatrical screening of Cecil B. DeMille’s The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) when he was just five, an experience that sparked his lifelong obsession with cinema.

The Amateur Filmmaker

At age 12, Steven received his first movie camera—an 8mm Kodak—and began creating amateur films with neighborhood friends. His early efforts included The Last Gunfight (1959) and Escape to Nowhere (1961), a 40-minute World War II epic that won him a statewide contest. At 16, he wrote and directed the 140-minute Firelight (1964), a science fiction film about alien abduction that cost $600 to produce and earned $100 in local theater rentals—his first box office returns.

Despite his passion, Spielberg struggled academically. He applied to USC’s prestigious film school twice but was rejected both times due to poor grades. He eventually enrolled at California State University, Long Beach, studying English while sneaking onto Universal Studios lots to observe productions. He would complete his degree 33 years later in 2002, submitting Schindler’s List as his student film project.

The Universal Internship

In 1968, a chance encounter changed everything. Touring Universal Studios with a friend, 21-year-old Spielberg slipped away from the tour group and wandered onto a soundstage. He encountered Chuck Silvers, an editorial supervisor, who was impressed by the young man’s confidence and 35mm short film Amblin’ (1968). Silvers arranged an unpaid internship in the editorial department.

For three months, Spielberg arrived daily in a suit and tie, created his own employee ID badge, and networked relentlessly. He eventually secured a 7-year directing contract with Universal Television after studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg saw Amblin’. The contract made him the youngest director ever signed to a major studio long-term deal.

Career Journey

Television Apprenticeship (1969–1974)

Spielberg’s professional career began in television, directing episodes of Night Gallery (his debut featured Joan Crawford), Marcus Welby, M.D., Columbo, and The Name of the Game. These assignments taught him efficiency—television required completing 10 pages of script daily versus film’s one page per day.

His breakthrough came with Duel (1971), a 74-minute ABC Movie of the Week about a motorist terrorized by a mysterious truck. Shot in just 13 days with a $450,000 budget, the film was so impressive that Universal released it theatrically in Europe, earning critical acclaim and establishing Spielberg’s signature techniques: the unseen threat, the suburban setting, and the ordinary protagonist in extraordinary circumstances.

The Blockbuster Revolution (1975–1982)

Jaws (1975) transformed Spielberg from promising director to household name—and transformed Hollywood itself. Based on Peter Benchley’s novel, the film about a great white shark terrorizing a New England beach town was plagued by production problems: the mechanical shark (“Bruce”) rarely worked, forcing Spielberg to suggest the shark through music and editing rather than explicit shots. This limitation created the suspense technique that would define his career.

Despite cost overruns and a troubled shoot, Jaws became the highest-grossing film of all time upon release, earning $476 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. It invented the “summer blockbuster” model: wide release, massive marketing, merchandise tie-ins, and record-breaking opening weekends.

Spielberg followed with an unprecedented run of genre-defining hits:

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977): $306 million worldwide, earned Spielberg his first Best Director Oscar nomination
• Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): Co-created with George Lucas, $389 million worldwide, launched the Indiana Jones franchise
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982): $792 million worldwide, surpassed Star Wars as the highest-grossing film ever made

During this period, Spielberg also co-founded Amblin Entertainment (1981) with producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, establishing the production company that would become synonymous with 1980s family entertainment.

The Producer-Auteur (1982–1993)

While continuing to direct, Spielberg expanded his influence through producing. Amblin Entertainment produced Poltergeist (1982, which Spielberg co-wrote and heavily influenced), Gremlins (1984), Back to the Future (1985), The Goonies (1985), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), and Arachnophobia (1990). These films extended his aesthetic—suburban settings, wonder, and technical innovation—through other directors.

His directorial work during this period included the controversial 1941 (1979), a WWII comedy that proved his first major critical and commercial disappointment, and The Color Purple (1985), his first serious drama, which earned 11 Oscar nominations despite criticism for its sentimental approach to African American experience.

Hook (1991), a reimagining of Peter Pan with Robin Williams, and Jurassic Park (1993) demonstrated his continued blockbuster dominance. Jurassic Park revolutionized computer-generated imagery (CGI), featuring photorealistic dinosaurs that changed visual effects forever. The film earned $1.046 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film ever at that time.

The Schindler’s List Transformation (1993)

1993 marked Spielberg’s artistic maturation. While completing Jurassic Park, he simultaneously filmed Schindler’s List, a black-and-white Holocaust drama based on Thomas Keneally’s novel. Shot in 72 days on location in Poland with a $22 million budget, the film was a profound departure from his escapist entertainments.

The film earned Spielberg his first Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture (as producer). Crucially, he declined any salary for the film, calling potential earnings “blood money.” Instead, he directed all proceeds to establish the USC Shoah Foundation in 1994, which has recorded over 56,000 testimonies from Holocaust survivors and witnesses.

This period established the dual nature of Spielberg’s career: blockbuster entertainments alternating with serious historical dramas.

The DreamWorks Era & Continued Dominance (1994–2012)

In 1994, Spielberg co-founded DreamWorks SKG with Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, the first new major Hollywood studio since United Artists in 1919. The venture gave Spielberg unprecedented creative and financial independence, though it faced challenges including the failure of The Road to El Dorado (2000) and the sale to Viacom in 2005.

His directorial output during this period included:

• Saving Private Ryan (1998): $485 million worldwide, second Best Director Oscar
• A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001): Stanley Kubrick project completed by Spielberg after Kubrick’s death
• Minority Report (2002): $358 million, prescient sci-fi thriller
• Catch Me If You Can (2002): $352 million, stylish caper
• Munich (2005): $130 million, controversial terrorism drama
• War of the Worlds (2005): $603 million, alien invasion remake
• Lincoln (2012): $275 million, 12 Oscar nominations including Best Director

Recent Work & Legacy Building (2015–Present)

Spielberg’s recent career has balanced franchise revivals with personal projects:

• Bridge of Spies (2015): Cold War drama with tom hanks
• The BFG (2016): Roald Dahl adaptation
• The Post (2017): Pentagon Papers journalism drama
• Ready Player One (2018): $582 million, virtual reality blockbuster
• West Side Story (2021): Remake of the classic musical, earned 7 Oscar nominations including Best Director and Best Picture
• The Fabelmans (2022): Semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama about his childhood, earned 7 Oscar nominations including Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Original Screenplay

The Fabelmans represented Spielberg’s most personal film, fictionalizing his parents’ divorce, his early filmmaking, and his discovery of antisemitism. The film earned him his eighth Best Director nomination and solidified his status as cinema’s elder statesman.

Career Stats & Filmography

Directed Features (Selected):

• Firelight (1964) – Amateur feature
• Duel (1971) – Television movie/theatrical release
• The Sugarland Express (1974) – Theatrical debut
• Jaws (1975) – $476.5M worldwide
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) – $306.1M worldwide
• 1941 (1979) – $90M worldwide
• Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) – $389.9M worldwide
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – $792.9M worldwide
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) – $331M worldwide
• The Color Purple (1985) – $142M worldwide
• Empire of the Sun (1987) – $66.7M worldwide
• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) – $474.2M worldwide
• Always (1989) – $74.1M worldwide
• Hook (1991) – $300.1M worldwide
• Jurassic Park (1993) – $1.046B worldwide
• Schindler’s List (1993) – $322.2M worldwide
• The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) – $618.6M worldwide
• Amistad (1997) – $58.3M worldwide
• Saving Private Ryan (1998) – $485M worldwide
• A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) – $235.9M worldwide
• Minority Report (2002) – $358.4M worldwide
• Catch Me If You Can (2002) – $352.1M worldwide
• The Terminal (2004) – $219.4M worldwide
• War of the Worlds (2005) – $603.9M worldwide
• Munich (2005) – $130.4M worldwide
• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) – $786.6M worldwide
• The Adventures of Tintin (2011) – $374M worldwide
• War Horse (2011) – $215.8M worldwide
• Lincoln (2012) – $275.3M worldwide
• Bridge of Spies (2015) – $165.2M worldwide
• The BFG (2016) – $195.2M worldwide
• The Post (2017) – $179.8M worldwide
• Ready Player One (2018) – $582.9M worldwide
• West Side Story (2021) – $76M worldwide
• The Fabelmans (2022) – $45.6M worldwide
• Disclosure Day (2026) – Post-production

Total Worldwide Box Office: $10.6+ billion (highest-grossing director in history)

Awards:

• 3 Academy Awards (2 Best Director, 1 Best Picture)
• 8 additional Oscar nominations for Best Director
• 7 Golden Globe Awards
• 3 BAFTA Awards
• AFI Life Achievement Award (1995)
• Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015)
• Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2001)

Personal Life

First Marriage: Amy Irving

Spielberg’s first marriage was to actress Amy Irving, whom he met when she auditioned for Close Encounters of the Third Kind (though she didn’t get the part). They began dating in 1976, had a brief split, then reunited and married on November 27, 1985. Their son, Max Samuel Spielberg, was born on June 13, 1985.

The marriage was strained by Spielberg’s workaholism and the intense public scrutiny of two celebrity careers. They divorced in 1989, with Irving receiving a $100 million settlement—then the third-most expensive celebrity divorce in history. Despite the acrimony, they maintained cordial relations for Max’s sake.

Second Marriage: Kate Capshaw

Spielberg met actress Kate Capshaw in 1984 when he cast her as Willie Scott, the nightclub singer and Indiana Jones’ love interest in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. At the time, Capshaw was married to marketing manager Robert Capshaw (from whom she kept her professional name after their 1980 divorce) and had a daughter, Jessica.

Spielberg and Capshaw began dating after his separation from Irving, and she converted to Judaism before their marriage on October 12, 1991. The wedding included both civil and Orthodox ceremonies. They have built one of Hollywood’s most enduring marriages, now spanning over 33 years.

The Spielberg-Capshaw Family

The couple’s blended family includes seven children:

1. Jessica Capshaw (b. 1976) – Kate’s daughter from her first marriage, adopted by Spielberg. Actress known for Grey’s Anatomy.
2. Max Samuel Spielberg (b. 1985) – With Amy Irving. Works in video game art department (Assassin’s Creed: Unity) and filmmaking.
3. Theo Spielberg (b. 1988) – Adopted by Kate before her marriage to Steven, then adopted by Spielberg. Musician in band Wardell (with sister Sasha), signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
4. Sasha Rebecca Spielberg (b. 1990) – Musician and actress, performs with Theo in Wardell.
5. Sawyer Avery Spielberg (b. 1992) – Actor who made debut in 2021 horror film Honeydew. Met wife Raye Levine Spielberg in acting class; they have one daughter.
6. Mikaela George Spielberg (b. 1996) – Adopted at birth. In 2020, she revealed she was pursuing a career in adult entertainment as a dancer, stating her parents were supportive of her choice. She has been open about struggles with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and past abuse by non-family predators.
7. Destry Allyn Spielberg (b. 1996) – Model (signed with DT Model Management at 19) and director. Engaged to actor Genc Tairi (2020). Directed Four Assassins (And A Funeral) (2023) after producers saw her short film.

Spielberg has six grandchildren. He told Variety in 2022 that working on E.T. made him want to be a father: “I didn’t want to have kids because it was not a kind of equation that made sense for me as I went from movie to movie… It never occurred to me till halfway through E.T.: I was a parent on that film.”

Controversies

Spielberg has navigated his career with relatively few major controversies, though several issues have generated criticism:

The “Schindler’s List” Profit Controversy

While widely praised for donating his Schindler’s List salary to the Shoah Foundation, some critics noted that he maintained profit participation through Amblin Entertainment, potentially earning millions indirectly. However, the vast majority of funds were indeed directed to Holocaust education.

“The Color Purple” Backlash

Some African American critics, including author Alice Walker (who wrote the novel), felt Spielberg softened the lesbian relationship between Celie and Shug, and that his sentimental approach undermined the novel’s harder edges. The film’s 11 Oscar nominations (with zero wins) remains a record.

“Munich” Political Fallout

The 2005 film about Israel’s retaliation for the Munich Olympics massacre generated intense debate. Some Israeli supporters felt it equated terrorists with victims; Palestinian supporters felt it justified Israeli violence. Spielberg maintained the film was about the cycle of violence, not taking sides.

DreamWorks Financial Troubles

The failure of animated films like The Road to El Dorado and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas damaged DreamWorks’ finances, leading to its sale to Viacom in 2005 and eventual restructuring. Critics questioned whether Spielberg’s creative instincts translated to business acumen.

Nepotism Accusations

Spielberg’s children have faced accusations of benefiting from their father’s fame. When Destry Spielberg directed a short film in 2021 starring Hopper Penn (son of Sean Penn) and Owen King (son of Stephen King), writer Franklin Leonard tweeted “Hollywood’s a meritocracy, right?” sparking debate about industry access. Destry responded that she “worked hard to get where I am” while acknowledging her privilege.

Awards & Achievements

Academy Awards:

• Wins (3):
• Best Director: Schindler’s List (1994)
• Best Director: Saving Private Ryan (1999)
• Best Picture (as producer): Schindler’s List (1994)
• Nominations (14 total):
• Best Director (8 nominations): Close Encounters, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., The Color Purple, Munich, Lincoln, West Side Story, The Fabelmans
• Best Picture (6 nominations as producer)

Other Major Honors:

• AFI Life Achievement Award (1995)
• Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015) – from Barack Obama
• Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2001)
• Cecil B. DeMille Award (Golden Globes, 2009)
• National Medal of Arts (1999)
• Kennedy Center Honors (2006)

Box Office Records:

• Highest-grossing director in history ($10.6+ billion)
• First director with three films earning over $1 billion (Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Crystal Skull)
• Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park each held the record for highest-grossing film ever at time of release

Physical Statistics

Spielberg’s height (5’7″) has been consistently noted in biographies, with some sources suggesting he was slightly taller in his youth (5’7.5″ or 171.5 cm). He has lost minimal height with age compared to taller contemporaries like Clint Eastwood, maintaining good posture and physical condition into his late 70s.

Quotes

On Filmmaking:
“I don’t dream at night, I dream at day, I dream all day; I’m dreaming for a living.”

On Success and Failure:
“Whether in success or in failure, I’m proud of every single movie I’ve directed.”

On Ideas:
“All good ideas start out as bad ideas. That’s why it takes so long.”

On Technology:
“Technology can be our best friend, and technology can also be the biggest party pooper of our lives. It interrupts our own story, interrupts our ability to have a thought or a daydream, to imagine something wonderful because we’re too busy bridging the walk from the cafeteria back to the office on the cell phone.”

On Storytelling:
“Only a generation of readers will spawn a generation of writers.”

On Cinema:
“Every time I go to a movie, it’s magic, no matter what the movie’s about.”

On Aging:
“Even though I get older, what I do never gets old, and that’s what I think keeps me hungry.”

On Fear:
“The thing that I’m just scared to death of is that someday I’m going to wake up and bore somebody with a film.”

On History:
“My first reaction, every time I delve into an episode of history that I don’t know very much about, is anger that my teachers never taught me about it.”

On Parenthood:
“The best time of my life has been the three instances where I have been there for the birth of my children. That is, nothing [else] has ever come close.”

Favorites

Films/Directors:

• Lawrence of Arabia (David Lean) – his favorite film
• It’s a Wonderful Life (Frank Capra)
• The Godfather (francis ford Coppola)
• Classic Hollywood cinema

Music:

• john williams (composer for most of his films)
• Classical music
• Film scores

Hobbies:

• Collecting vintage arcade games (has extensive collection)
• Collecting Oscars memorabilia
• Reading (history, biographies)
• Philanthropy (Shoah Foundation, various charities)
• Watching movies (maintains private screening room)

Food:

• Jewish cuisine (from his upbringing)
• Italian food
• Comfort foods

Travel:

• Israel (frequent visits, strong connection to Jewish heritage)
• Locations for film research

Salary & Net Worth

As of 2026, Steven Spielberg’s estimated net worth is $10 billion, making him the second-richest celebrity in the world (behind only Jami Gertz, ahead of George Lucas).

Income Sources:

Notable Financial Deals:

• Jurassic Park (1993): Earned $250 million from backend points
• The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997): $150 million
• Jurassic Park III (2001): $75 million (as producer only)
• Schindler’s List: $0 salary (donated to Shoah Foundation)

The Star Wars Story:
In 1977, while filming Close Encounters, Spielberg traded 2.5% backend points with George Lucas for 2.5% of Star Wars. Lucas was convinced Star Wars would flop. The deal has earned Spielberg an estimated $40+ million annually for decades from a film he had no creative involvement in.

Interesting Facts

1. Late Degree: Graduated from CSU Long Beach in 2002, 33 years after starting, submitting Schindler’s List as his student film.
2. Dyslexia: Diagnosed with dyslexia at age 60; has become an advocate for learning disabilities.
3. Star Wars Fortune: Makes money annually from Star Wars due to a 1977 bet with George Lucas.
4. Arcade Collection: Owns one of the world’s largest collections of vintage arcade games.
5. First Oscar Rejection: Applied to USC film school twice; rejected both times.
6. Fake ID: Created his own Universal Studios employee ID badge to sneak onto lots as an intern.
7. Bruce the Shark: The malfunctioning mechanical shark in Jaws was nicknamed after his lawyer, Bruce Ramer.
8. E.T. Origin: The character was inspired by an imaginary friend Spielberg created after his parents’ divorce.
9. Schindler’s List Profit: Refused salary, calling it “blood money”; founded Shoah Foundation with proceeds.
10. Presidential Medal: Received the Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2015.
11. Longest Collaboration: Has worked with composer John Williams on all but five of his feature films over 50 years.
12. Cameo King: Makes cameo appearances in many of his films, often as a face in a crowd or voice on a radio.
13. Godfather Offer: Was offered the chance to direct The Godfather Part III but declined.
14. Jaws Fear: Was terrified of the water while filming Jaws and refused to go in the ocean during production.
15. Family Business: Three of his four sisters work in entertainment; Anne is a screenwriter, Nancy is a producer.

Did You Know?

• Steven Spielberg has won three Academy Awards but has been nominated 14 times?
• He makes money every year from Star Wars despite having nothing to do with making it?
• He was rejected from USC film school twice before becoming cinema’s most successful director?
• He filmed Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List simultaneously in 1993?
• He has earned over $10 billion at the box office—more than any other director in history?
• He donated his entire salary from Schindler’s List to Holocaust education?
• He maintains a collection of over 50 vintage arcade games in his home?
• He was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 60?
• He created his own fake employee ID to sneak onto Universal Studios lot as a young man?
• His 2026 film Disclosure Day marks his return to big-budget sci-fi after the intimate The Fabelmans?

Social Media Links

Steven Spielberg maintains minimal personal social media presence, consistent with his generation and status. Official channels include:

• Instagram: @stevenspielbergofficial (fan account, not personally managed)
• Facebook: Steven Spielberg (official page, studio-managed)
• X (Twitter): @stevenspielberg (not personally active)

Studio/Company Links:

• Amblin Partners: amblin.com
• DreamWorks: dreamworks.com
• USC Shoah Foundation: sfi.usc.edu

Professional Profiles:

• IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm0000229

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Steven Spielberg?
Steven Spielberg was born on December 18, 1946, making him 78 years old as of 2026.

What is Steven Spielberg’s net worth?
His estimated net worth is $10 billion as of 2026, making him the second-richest celebrity in the world.

How many Oscars has Steven Spielberg won?
He has won three Academy Awards: two for Best Director (Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan) and one for Best Picture (Schindler’s List).

Who is Steven Spielberg’s wife?
He has been married to actress Kate Capshaw since 1991. He was previously married to Amy Irving (1985–1989).

How many children does Steven Spielberg have?
He has seven children: Max (with Amy Irving), and Jessica, Theo, Sasha, Sawyer, Mikaela, and Destry (with Kate Capshaw, including adopted children).

What is Steven Spielberg’s highest-grossing film?
Jurassic Park (1993) with $1.046 billion worldwide, though E.T. held the all-time record for over a decade.

What is Steven Spielberg’s next movie?
Disclosure Day, a UFO thriller starring emily blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colin Firth, scheduled for release on June 12, 2026.

Why did Steven Spielberg turn down Star Wars?
He didn’t direct Star Wars (George Lucas did), but he famously traded 2.5% backend points with Lucas, betting on Close Encounters against Star Wars. Lucas thought Star Wars would flop; Spielberg has made tens of millions annually from the deal ever since.

Did Steven Spielberg go to film school?
He attended California State University, Long Beach, but didn’t graduate until 2002—33 years after starting—submitting Schindler’s List as his student film. He was rejected from USC film school twice.

What is the USC Shoah Foundation?
Spielberg founded it in 1994 using profits from Schindler’s List. It has recorded over 56,000 testimonies from Holocaust survivors and witnesses, and expanded to document other genocides.

Is Steven Spielberg retired?
No. At 78, he remains actively directing and producing. Disclosure Day (2026) is in post-production, and he continues developing projects through Amblin Partners.

Conclusion

Steven Spielberg’s career represents the ultimate American success story: a socially awkward, short, Jewish kid from Phoenix who snuck onto movie lots with a fake ID and became the most commercially successful director in history. His $10 billion fortune and three Academy Awards merely quantify what his films have meant to global culture—the invention of the summer blockbuster, the legitimization of science fiction as serious cinema, and the documentation of Holocaust testimony for future generations.

From Jaws to E.T. to Schindler’s List to The Fabelmans, Spielberg has demonstrated unmatched range, moving between popcorn entertainment and profound human drama with equal mastery. His upcoming Disclosure Day (2026) suggests that even at 78, the “King of Entertainment” retains the creative hunger that drove him to create his first 8mm films as a 12-year-old boy.

More than any individual film, Spielberg’s legacy is Hollywood itself—the blockbuster model, the director-as-auteur, the fusion of technology and storytelling, and the belief that cinema can simultaneously entertain millions and move them to tears. As he enters his ninth decade, Steven Spielberg remains the standard against which all other filmmakers are measured, the dreamer who taught the world to dream in the dark.

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