Biography
Luc Besson is a French film director, writer, and producer known for making highly visual thriller and action films. Besson has been nominated for, and won, numerous awards and honors from the foreign press, and is often credited as inventing the so-called "Cinema du look" movement in French film.
Born in Paris, Besson spent his childhood traveling Europe with his parents and developing an enthusiasm for ocean diving, before an accident would push him toward the world of cinema. After taking odd jobs in the Parisian film scene of the time, Besson began writing stories that would eventually evolve into some of his greatest film successes: The Fifth Element and Le Grand Bleu.
In 1980 he founded his own production company, Les Films du Loup later Les Films du Dauphin, and later still EuropaCorp film company with his longtime collaborator, Pierre-Ange Le Poga. Besson's work stretches over twenty-six years and encompasses at least fifty-films.
Filmography
all 119
Movies 107
Producer 42
Writer 38
Director 23
TV Shows 12
self 9
Creator 1
Screenplay 1
The Weekend Escape (2024)
June and John (2024)
Dogman (2023)
The Family (2023)
Mostra, Venise (2022)
Arthur: Malediction (2022)
Engagement (2019)
Anna (2019)
Kursk (2018)
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018)
Taxi 5 (2018)
Eva (2018)
Renegades (2017)
Valérian, histoire d'une création (2017)
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
Playground (2017)
Taken (2017)
The Warriors Gate (2016)
Nine Lives (2016)
The Transporter Refueled (2015)
Taken 3 (2014)
Lucy (2014)
The Homesman (2014)
Brick Mansions (2014)
Taxi Brooklyn (2014)
3 Days to Kill (2014)
The Family (2013)
Collision (2013)
A Prince (almost) Charming (2013)
No Limit (2012)
Transporter: The Series (2012)
Taken 2 (2012)
Lockout (2012)
Blind Man (2012)
The Lady (2011)
The Source (2011)
A Monster in Paris (2011)
La Planque (2011)
Colombiana (2011)
Belmondo, itinéraire... (2011)
Halal State Security (2011)
Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010)
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010)
22 Bullets (2010)
I Love You Phillip Morris (2010)
From Paris with Love (2010)
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009)
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009)
Home (2009)
Hallelujah! (2009)
District 13: Ultimatum (2009)
Staten Island (2009)
Arthur, the 4D Adventure (2009)
Transporter 3 (2008)
Taken (2008)
The Secret (2007)
Michou d'Auber (2007)
Taxi 4 (2007)
Arthur and the Invisibles (2006)
Love and Other Disasters (2006)
Bunker Paradise (2006)
Bandidas (2006)
Angel-A (2005)
Le court des grands (2005)
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)
Black Box (2005)
Revolver (2005)
Transporter 2 (2005)
Au suivant ! (2005)
Cut Killer Show (2005)
Imposture (2005)
Unleashed (2005)
District B13 (2004)
Taxi (2004)
The Story Of My Life (2004)
Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)
Michel Vaillant (2003)
Fan-Fan the Tulip (2003)
The Chops (2003)
Taxi 3 (2003)
Ong-Bak (2003)
The Transporter (2002)
Blanche (2002)
Wasabi (2001)
Kiss of the Dragon (2001)
Mylene Farmer: Music Videos II & III (2001)
August 15th (2001)
Yamakasi (2001)
The Dancer (2000)
Taxi 2 (2000)
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
Kartoos (1999)
Vivement dimanche (1998)
Taxi (1998)
Nil by Mouth (1997)
The Fifth Element (1997)
Léon: The Professional (1994)
The Lion Child (1993)
Point of No Return (1993)
Arrête ton cinéma (1992)
Atlantis (1991)
Cold Moon (1991)
Stars 90 (1990)
La Femme Nikita (1990)
Jeu de vilains (1988)
The Big Blue (1988)
Kamikaze (1986)
Victoires de la musique (1985)
Subway (1985)
The Last Battle (1983)
Champs-Elysées (1982)
Les Bidasses aux grandes manœuvres (1981)
L'Avant Dernier (1981)
Spécial cinéma (1974)
Dracula: A Love Tale
Lucy 2
Twice
Titi l'extra-terrestre
Citizens of Imagination: Creating the Universe of Valerian
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GenderMale
Birthday1959-03-18 (65 years old)
Birth NameLuc Paul Maurice Besson
Birth PlaceParis, France
RelationshipsAnne Parillaud (1986-01-01 - 1991-01-01), Maïwenn (1992-01-01 - 1997-01-01), Milla Jovovich (1997-12-14 - 1999-06-12)
SpouseVirginie Silla
ChildrenMao Besson, Satine Besson, Talia Besson, Shanna Besson, Juliette Besson
CitizenshipsFrance
Also Known AsЛюк Бессон, 吕克·贝松, ลุก แบซง, リュック・ベッソン, 뤼크 베송, لوك بيسون, 뤽 베송
AwardsSitges Film Festival Best Director award, Inkpot Award, César Award for Best Director
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