The classic film "Jaws" was directed by Steven Spielberg.

directed 是动词 direct 的过去分词形式。direct 的意思是"指导、指挥、导演"，在电影制作中指"执导"。 directed by 是被动语态结构，表示"由...执导"，强调电影是由某位导演负责拍摄的。