Luc Besson

Luc Besson (born March 18, 1959) is a French film director, writer, and producer.

Controversy

Despite, or because of his popularity, Luc Besson has become somewhat of a controversial personality, especially in France.

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His film company, Europa Corp, is known for producing brainless entertainment, often accused of vulgarity, populism, bad jokes, weak scripts, even sexism and racism. Taxi 2, an important popular success, can be seen as the 'symbol' of this tendency.

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From a professional point of view, Besson was often unsuccessfully sued by collaborators, such as Subway co-writer Pierre Jolivet or Kathryn Bigelow, who should have directed The Messenger. Others trials for plagiarism were also won. Following a very aggressive article, Besson sued the French magazine Brazil, demanding 50.000 euros, but lost. Besson also lost a trial against Julien Seri, the first director of Yamakasi, fired by Besson himself. Seri publicly accused Besson of dictatorial methods and unrealistic schedules.

Related Topics:
Pierre Jolivet - Kathryn Bigelow - The Messenger

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The most serious trial is about the death of a technician during the shooting of Taxi 2, due to a failed stunt. Director Gerard Krawczyk, stunt coordinator Remy Julienne, and producer Luc Besson are currently waiting for the verdict.

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