Luc Besson, a French director born on March 18, 1959, boasts an extensive filmography, having directed, written, and produced more than 150 films.

His works, such as Léon: The Professional and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, earned him César Award nominations, and he won the Best Director César Award for The Fifth Element.

He competed with American studios through Taken and The Transporter, both produced entirely by French teams. Lucy remains the most commercially successful French film worldwide.

The Academy of Cinema Arts awarded him an exceptional gold medal during the 40th César Awards. Among his directorial highlights, The Big Blue (1988) is considered one of his most iconic successes.