Luc Besson

The Profile

Luc Besson is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer associated with the cinéma du look. He founded EuropaCorp and is known for films such as The Big Blue, Nikita, Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, Lucy, and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

French filmmaker; founder of EuropaCorp; key titles include The Big Blue, Nikita, Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, Lucy, and Valerian; active since 1981.

DeBaser’s take on Luc Besson spans glowing praise for Léon, cult affection for Subway, a light endorsement of The Family, and sharp criticism of Adèle and his Dracula. There’s lively debate around his sci‑fi spectacle via Valerian. Overall: a career painted as stylish and uneven, with undeniable highs.