In our Arts Unveiled special series "Hollywood's Best Film Directors," top contemporary filmmakers talk about their careers.

We spoke with George Lucas at his office in San Francisco.

 

 

 

 

Lucas told DW all about the ups and downs that eventually led to him making the first "Star Wars" in 1977.

In the beginning, the studios weren't interested in producing his "small sci-fi movie," but it went on to become the biggest movie success ever.