Luc Besson
Luc Besson is a renowned French film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his influential works in the action and sci-fi genres, such as 'Léon: The Professional' and 'The Fifth Element.' His films often feature strong visual styles and complex narratives, earning him international acclaim. Recently, he was in the news due to an incident involving illegal hunting on his property, where hunters unlawfully killed a deer, sparking a debate about hunting practices in France.
Born on Mar 18, 1959 (66 years old)
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Ireland:
Luc Besson has been one of Europe’s best-known film-makers for more than 40 years.
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San Marino:
Luc Besson reinterprets the Dracula story as a romantic tale rather than a gothic horror.
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Kazakhstan:
Luc Besson directed a new gothic melodrama about a vampire who meets a girl resembling his deceased beloved.
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United Kingdom:
Luc Besson is the French maestro behind the new version of Dracula.
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Denmark:
Luc Besson directed a new adaptation of Bram Stoker's famous 'Dracula'.
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Dominican Republic:
Luc Besson revives the character of Dracula in 'Dracula: A Love Tale'.
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Austria:
Luc Besson is the director of 'Dracula – Die Auferstehung'.
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San Marino:
Renato Casaro worked with Luc Besson on various projects.
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Mexico:
Luc Besson is noted for directing the film Drácula. Una historia de amor, which premiered at the Cineteca Chapultepec.
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Colombia:
Luc Besson directed the 2025 film Drácula: una historia de amor.
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