Highest rated as cast or director
Luc Besson's 5 titles from the 1990s have a median Balasaur Score of 70, led by Léon: The Professional (78) and Nikita (74), against 57 for those from the 2010s.
Biography
Luc Besson (born March 18, 1959) is a French director, writer, and producer, known for making highly visual thriller and action films. Besson has received numerous awards and honors, and is often credited as inventing the so-called "Cinema du look" movement in French film. He is best known for directing the action films Léon: The Professional (1994), The Fifth Element (1997), and Lucy (2014), and also produced the Taken (2008–2014) and Transporter (2002–2015) franchises. 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.
Wrote 65
2020s
- 2027
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
A Prince (almost) Charming
Writer
- 2012
No Limit
Writer
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Arthur, the 4D Adventure
Writer, Original Film Writer
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
Bichhoo
Original Story
The Dancer
Screenplay
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1994
- 1993
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
The Big Blue Adventure
Idea
- 1988
- 1986
Kamikaze
Writer
- 1985
- 1983
The Last Battle
Writer
- 1981
The Penultimate
Writer
Produced 86
2020s
- 2027
- 2026
Down the Arm of God
Producer
- 2025
- 2024
Donald Trump, Dieu et les siens
Producer
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
Engagement
Executive Producer
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Halal State Security
Producer
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Arthur, the 4D Adventure
Producer
Hallelujah!
Producer
- 2008
- 2007
Michou d'Auber
Executive Producer
- 2006
Love and Other Disasters
Executive Producer
Bunker Paradise
Producer
- 2005
Black Box
Executive Producer
Au suivant !
Co-Producer
- 2004
The Story Of My Life
Producer
In Your Image
Associate Producer
- 2003
The Chops
Producer
I, Cesar
Co-Producer
- 2002
Blanche
Producer
- 2001
August 15th
Producer
- 2000
Exit
Associate Producer
The Dancer
Producer
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Nil by Mouth
Producer
- 1993
The Lion Child
Executive Producer
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Jeu de vilains
Producer
- 1986
Kamikaze
Producer
- 1985
- 1983
The Last Battle
Producer
- 1981
Rookie Soldiers on Maneuvers
Casting
The Penultimate
Producer
Directed 26
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Arthur, the 4D Adventure
Director
- 2006
- 2005
Le court des grands
Director
- 2001
Mylene Farmer: Music Videos II & III
Director
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1994
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
- 1985
- 1983
Isabelle Adjani: Pull Marine
Director
The Last Battle
Director
- 1981
The Penultimate
Director
Acted in 4
2020s
- 2023
2000s
- 2000
Created 3
2010s
- 2017
Playground
Creator
- 2013
- 2012
No Limit
Creator
Other crew 2
2010s
- 2012
No Limit
Creator
1990s
- 1991
Edited 1
1990s
- 1991
Camera 1
Appearances15
2020s
- 2026
- 2023
The Family
Self
- 2022
Mostra, Venise
Self · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
Valérian, histoire d'une création
Self
- 2011
2000s
- 2006
- 2002
Heart of the Festival
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1998
- 1990
Au coeur de Nikita
Self
1980s
- 1989
The Big Blue Adventure
Self / Narrator
- 1985
- 1982
1970s
- 1974
Thanked in the credits2
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2002
