Warner Bros. Movie World Germany Neverending Story

The two directors quickly became friends and exchanged advice and insight regarding their next projects. Das Boot is still arguably Petersen's most respected film, though he would go on to dominate the '90s and early '00s with video-store staples such as Air Force One, Troy, and The Perfect Storm. Paralleling Spielberg's own success was German newcomer Wolfgang Petersen who was gaining attention for his breakthrough 1981 film Das Boot, which, though not snagging any wins, was nominated the same year for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Sound Editing.

Turning the clock back to 1983 finds Spielberg at the height of success, having won four of nine Oscar nominations for the beloved E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Steven Spielberg had been planning and working on his heart-wrenching, epic war drama for over ten years prior to its 1993 release.

There are few connections one could make between Schindler's Listand The NeverEnding Story, but if it wasn't for the former, the latter would likely never have gotten off the ground.

Warner Bros. Movie World Germany Neverending Story