Luc Besson: filmography, biography and the best films of the director

Luc Besson is a talented director, screenwriter, actor, producer, editor and cameraman. It is also called "Spielberg of French origin", because all his works are vivid, interesting, after reaching the big screens immediately become a sensation. Unlike the works of the Hollywood colleague, Besson's films have a unique French taste and style, which distinguishes them from the background of other films. Luke is one of the most popular and internationally loved directors. None of his offspring was a failure, many were awarded the highest awards, as well as the praise of viewers and film critics.

Childhood of Besson

Luc Besson was born in Paris (France) on March 18, 1959 in a family of instructors in scuba diving. Most of his childhood, the boy spent near the Mediterranean coast. Luke really liked the work of his parents, he himself wanted to devote his life to this cause in the future. At 10 years Besson met the dolphin in the sea. He looked directly into his eyes, the boy swam for a few minutes, holding on to the fins of the creature. After this amazing meeting, Luc firmly decided to become a marine biologist. As he was fond of photography, he sat for hours under the water, removing crabs, motley fish and other marine creatures.

It would seem that the guy had a dream, from the very childhood he decided on the profession, everything was clear and definite, but in 17 years there was a misfortune. Luke was in a terrible car accident. He survived, but because of the injury he was never able to dive again. For the guy, it was a terrible blow, all his plans and hopes collapsed. At that time, there was no one to support Luke, his mother was in Corsica, and his father was in Tunisia.

Finding Your Way

After the car crash Besson went to Paris. He was bored and lonely in a big dusty city. His studies did not attract him, so in his spare time he went into fictional worlds. It was then that Luke wrote the story of Zaltman Bleros, which many years later turned into a popular film "The Fifth Element." The guy discovered the cinematography. He liked this field of activity, so Besson began to watch movies, look, learn, work as an assistant to film crews.

At 19, Luke went to Los Angeles in the hope of finding his place under the sun. Three years of work as a "boy in errands" did not bring any result, so the young man returned to his homeland. Besson was actively looking for his niche. In the 80's, music video was in fashion. Luke made a few clips, but quickly realized that this was not his. The young man really wanted to shoot real, interesting, vivid and memorable films. As a result, he founded a small company called "Wolf Movies" and started creating his first work.

The first serious work of Luke

In 1981, Luc Besson withdrew his first work. Filmography began with the short film "Penultimate". Before the young talent was not an easy task - to make a quality film with a miserly budget. Luke did not have the necessary tools, but the number of ideas was simply off scale. Voice acting at that time was a luxury, so the lack of dialogues was explained by the plot: the characters became victims of an unknown virus and could not talk. The film turned out to be low-budget, black and white, but nevertheless he got 20 national prizes, brought fame to his creator. They learned about Besson not only in France, but also far beyond its borders.

The game of contrasts between the outer and inner worlds

In 1985, the film "Podzemka" was released. Today it is considered a cult classic. The work was appreciated by both spectators and film critics. She brought a decent income to the creator. After that, Besson renamed his company in "Dolphin Films" and took up new projects. Beautiful musical accompaniment, spectacular scenery, an amazing acting game, the depth of visual images - all this combines the films of Luc Besson. The director once admitted that every movie considers his child. He is immensely glad that he is not ashamed of any work.

Besson in most of his films creates a contrasting balance between the outer and inner worlds. This idea allows him to describe in detail the characters of the characters, give them deep feelings and experiences. This applies to the "Blue Abyss", "Leon", "Nikita" and other films. Melodramatic and intense action - this is a specific style of Luke, which can be traced in all his projects.

Filmography of Besson

Luke Besson made more than a hundred works for his creative career. Filmography is replenished annually and not just one film. Short film "Penultimate" was released in 1981, then there were small works "The Last Battle" (1983) and "Do not hang up" (1984). Get rich and get on Luke's feet allowed filmed in 1985, the criminal drama "Podzemka." Then the work fell one after another. In 1986 - a fantastic thriller "Kamikaze", in 1988 - drama "Blue Abyss", short film Jeu de vilains.

In 1990, the Nikita action film was shot, in 1991 the drama "The Cold Moon", the documentary film "Atlantis", in 1993 - the family picture "The Lion", and in 1994 the screens were the greatest pride of Besson - the thriller "Leon". In 1997, the director delighted everyone with the drama "Do not swallow", in 1998 - the militant "Taxi", in 1999 - the drama "Jeanne d'Arc". In 2000, several works were demonstrated by Luc Besson. The filmography was replenished with the militant "Taxi-2", the drama "Dancer" and the fantastic thriller "Exit".

In 2001, the films "Kiss of the Dragon", "Wasabi", "August 15", "Chaos and Desire", 2002, "Angel's Skin", "Blanche", "Carrier" appeared on the screens. 2003 was very productive for Besson. His best works are: "Tristan", "I, Caesar", "Bloody Harvest", "Taxi-3". In 2004, Luke took off the "New York Taxi", "13th District". In 2005, the director was pleased with the militant "Danny Chain Dog", thrillers "Deception" and "Carrier-2", fantasy "Angel-A". If you take the latest work, then, of course, all won the melodrama of "Lady" Luc Besson. 2013 brought the audience a delightful thriller "Crossroads" and comedy "(Not) the awaited prince."

The best Besson films

In Luc Besson that is not a film, it's a sensation, but still there are some works that most liked the audience, they deserved their sympathy. To these films, of course, is worth attributing the thriller "Leon". Luke planned to shoot the film back in the days of the creation of Nikita, because he saw the unrealized potential of the cleaner Victor. "Leon" is one of those films that all people need to see in order to rethink their life, to find the meaning of existence.

In the category "The best films of Luc Besson" also include a fantastic action movie with an amazing story "The Fifth Element", the action movie "The Hostage", the drama "Blue Abyss". A special attention deserves a documentary film "The House" by Luc Besson. It shows the perfect beauty of the planet and the consequences of the destructive activity of people. Thanks to the film, the audience saw the real situation on Earth.

Recognition of talent

In 1986 the world began talking about Besson. At that time, his third work, Podzemka, was released, which was a great success. The film was even nominated by the British Film Academy for the "Best Film in a Foreign Language". It is interesting that Luc Besson became the founder of EuropaCorp, which is called "European Hollywood." The director is engaged in charity for African countries and organizes exhibitions of photographs from the hottest continent.

Personal life

Director Luc Besson was married four times, brings up five daughters. The first wife was Anna Parijo, an actress who played the main character in the movie Luke "Nikita." The couple had a daughter, Juliet. The next chosen director was the famous French actress Maivenne Le Besco. True, she gained fame a little later, because at the time of the wedding with Besson, the girl was only 16 years old. In 1993, their joint daughter Shana was born.

In 1997, Luke married actress Mile Jovovich, but this marriage was unsuccessful, two years later he fell apart. In 2004, Luc Besson offered his hand and heart to producer Virginia Silla. With her, he lives in peace and harmony to this day. The couple brings up three daughters: Satin, Talia and Mao. Virginia Sille is the co-producer of many of the latest works of Luc Besson. Their tandem is very productive.

Interesting facts from biography

• From the very childhood Besson was firmly convinced that in the future he would become a dolphin specialist. His film "Atlantis" is a kind of farewell to the children's hopes and dreams.
• The director first met with the television at the age of 18, before he even saw him in the eye.
• For the movie "Taxi" Luc Besson wrote the script in just one month.
• Childhood Luke passed on the Mediterranean coast of France.
• The film composer Eric Serra recorded music for all Besson's works, except for the painting "Angel-A".