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Luc Paul Maurice Besson (French: [lyk bɛsɔ̃]; born 18 March 1959) is a French filmmaker. He directed or produced the films Subway (1985), The Big Blue (1988), and La Femme Nikita (1990).
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Luc Besson, a French writer, producer and director of sci-fi, action and fantasy films. Learn about his early life, career, achievements, upcoming projects and more.
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Luc Besson is a French film director, writer and producer. He has contributed to many projects as either writer, director, producer, or a combination of the three.
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- Leon: The Professional. When the best French hitman in New York City meets a young girl in trouble, he goes against his better judgment to try and save her life.
- La Femme Nikita. A convicted murderer is given a second chance and trained as an elite assassin for the French government. The job saves her life, but she quickly realizes it might not be a life worth living.
- The Fifth Element. A rough-around-the-edges cab driver has a beautiful woman fall in his lap — and soon evil forces, aliens, and destiny itself are hot on their heels.
- The Big Blue. Two men, friends and competitors since childhood, find their fates drawn to the ocean and the perilous sport of freediving. When one pushes the other to an overdue competition, though, the ocean threatens to exact a human price.
Learn about the life and career of Luc Besson, a French filmmaker who created The Fifth Element, The Professional, and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Find out his family, awards, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.
- March 18, 1959
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Aug 31, 2023 · The French director returns to Venice with his indie drama about a man who finds solace in dogs, after being cleared of rape charges in 2018. He talks about his career, his art and his controversial film.
Explore the career of Luc Besson, a prolific French filmmaker who crossed over to Hollywood with hits like The Fifth Element and Taken. See his movies, ratings, photos, and personal details on Rotten Tomatoes.
