Luc Besson, the return of the great French director

The director participates in the official competition for the official selection Venice 80 compete in Golden Lion. Competition film dog man (no connection to dog man From Matteo Garrone) starring American actor Caleb Landry Joneswinner Palm from gold To Festival From Cannes 2021 with movie Nitram.

besson returns four years after the film’s release Annaand this article will present a retrospective of his most important films that have achieved great success worldwide: Nikita, Leon, The Fifth Element and Lucy.

“Films work like the human body: there are bones, muscles, skin; you work in layers.”

Luc Besson

besson he has always stood out as a director with the ability to show his obsession at the right moment, creating real works of art that hit the target. It is a difficult task to tell a story that is structured close to the action genre while maintaining an aesthetic that can be compared to poetry.

One of the few authors who can be mentioned in relation to this talent is undoubtedly the Golden Lion. Takeshi Kitanoone of the most important directors of our time.

Luc Besson is the director who made the action the author’s aesthetic

Luc Besson he spends the first years of his life traveling around the world with his parents, who are scuba diving instructors, and because of this, he remains under the influence of this world for the rest of his life.

At the age of seventeen, an accident ended his dreams of becoming a marine biologist specializing in the study of dolphins. Later, he became interested in cinema and at the age of nineteen he moved to Hollywood learn to trade from the Americans. After three years in the US, he returned to France and founded a production company. Le Films du Loupwhich would later become Le Films du Dauphine.

Luc Bessonstarted his film career in 1983 with his first feature film titled last fightwhen he was only twenty-four years old, which was introduced in 84 a. Berlin Film Festival

. To make the film, Besson obtained a loan of only 1,500 francs from banks and had to seek help elsewhere.

The debut feature film was a short film by the same director, which always featured an actor. jean reno, with whom he would collaborate on many of his films.

The action of the science fiction film takes place in a post-apocalyptic Paris caused by a nuclear disaster. It was filmed using black and white footage and is notable for having almost no dialogue.

After success last fight, besson signed a contract with a production house Gaumont direct Metro in 1985, which would then be nominated for Baft as the best foreign film. This movie starring Isabelle Adjani AND Christoph Lambertstrengthened the reputation besson.

The director then embarked on a significant project that appealed to his longtime interest in the sea. This film was called Le Grand Blue.

lAND Grand Blue opened Festival From Cannes in 1988, but the presentation caused a backlash. However, the film soon became a social phenomenon and aroused great interest among young viewers.

Despite its success, the film’s distribution in Italy was blocked for 14 years due to a lawsuit filed by an Italian freediver. Enzo Majorca that he felt he was depicted negatively in the film.

Nikita

Nikita AND Leon. These two films provided an excellent opportunity besson become an internationally recognized director.

Both films are action films, but they certainly manage to express the vulnerability and suffering of the characters living in an uninhabitable world. Nikita (1990) received a nomination for gold globe and an award for the best foreign film on a silver ribbon.

This is the story of a woman from a dysfunctional family, involved in the use of drugs, who committed robberies and was sentenced to life in prison.

However, she is offered the opportunity to gain her freedom in exchange for cooperation with the secret services, who will teach her how to become an effective assassin.

“Cinema is an industry, cinema is an art”

Louis Chiarini

To amazing music written by Eric Greenhouse what we can already catch from the movie trailer, plot Nikita can approach the topic of social isolation.

The latter is presented with its simple narrative structure, but without the need to make a film for the public. Movie besson in this way it is possible to unite both the industry and the essence of what a film should be, that is, a work of art.

This little miracle is also a big success. Leon.

Leon

Leon is a 1994 film also known as That professionaland is considered one of the best besson acquiring cult status over the years.

Set in New York City, it tells the story of Leon, a professional assassin played by Jean Reno. Leon lives a secluded and disciplined life, devoting himself exclusively to his job as a hit man. However, everything changes when he meets Matilda, whom he plays Natalie Portman.

Matilda is a girl living in a dysfunctional and cruel family. After his parents were brutally murdered by a gang of drug dealers led by Stansfield (a corrupt DEA agent played by Gary Old man) , Matilda takes refuge with Leon and asks him for help. Leon agrees to protect her and teach her her own craft.

“Leon, what exactly do you do for a living?

– Cleaning”.

Relations between them gradually develop, and Leon becomes a father for the girl. Mathilde, in turn, falls in love with Leon and tries to get him to avenge her family’s death. Meanwhile, Stansfield sets up a manhunt to destroy Leon and Matilda.

The film skillfully combines action, drama and intrigue. Luke besson creates a harsh and merciless depiction of the underworld, but at the same time explores themes such as innocence, loneliness and redemption.

Performance jean Rhine as Leon is widely praised, while Natalie Portman making his film debut.

The film is also noted for its stylized direction. He influenced many directors and left an indelible mark on the action genre. Despite critical and public success, Leon however, it has been the subject of controversy due to its portrayal of youth innocence and violence.

Fifth Element

Fifth Element 1997 science fiction film featured on Festival From Cannes. One of the most famous and iconic films bessonknown for his unique vision and distinctive visual style.

The film takes place in 2263. The futuristic setting tells the story of Corben Dallas, played by bruce Willis, a former soldier turned taxi driver. The plot revolves around the discovery of the Fifth Element, a divine entity that can save humanity from an evil force known as the Dark Evil.

The fifth element is represented by Leela, played by Milla Jovovich, an extraordinary and mysterious genetically engineered woman. When Leela accidentally wakes up, Korben becomes her protector and embarks on a mission to help her fulfill her destiny and defeat the Dark Evil.

Fifth Element known for its combination of action, comedy, special effects and wacky production. The film is also known for its thrilling adrenaline-pumping scenes, bizarre costumes, and detailed, futuristic sets.

Soundtrack composed by Eric Greenhousebecame no less iconic thanks to catchy songs such as Diva Dance AND Leela.

Despite mixed reviews from critics upon release, Fifth Element It has developed a cult following over time and is considered one of the most original and visually striking science fiction films ever made.

The combination of visual spectacle, humor and the themes of saving humanity makes it a unique cinematic experience.

Lucy

Lucy is an action and sci-fi film of 2014, presented in the same year at the Locarno Film Festival. Explore topics such as human evolution, the capabilities of the human brain, and the nature of knowledge.

The plot revolves around the character Lucy, played by scarlett Johanssona young woman who is involved in the international drug trade.

After being forced to carry a new drug, Lucy is involved in an accident that seeps the drug through her system, boosting her cognitive and physical abilities to an extraordinary degree.

The film explores philosophical and scientific concepts related to human evolution and the untapped potential of the human brain, and features a number of references to popular culture and scientific theories while maintaining a fast pace and compelling tone.

Despite some criticism regarding the plot and scientific portrayal, Lucy it did well at the box office ($469 million worldwide) and generated interest for its intriguing themes.

The film offers reflections on the untapped potential of the human mind and the consequences of such power.

So we just have to wait dog man, after a 4-year absence of the director from the camera, and to understand what he might have wanted to convey now besson who in 2000 presided over the jury of the competition Cannes Film Festival win a revolutionary victory Dancer in the dark From Lars von Trier.

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