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Luc Besson

Born on March 18, 1959 in Paris, France

Considered the French equivalent of Steven Spielberg, filmmaker Luc Besson has a reputation for creating fast-paced, ultra-stylish, and hugely budgeted films with mass appeal. Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
1999	French Academy of Cinema	Best Director	The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc	Nominated
1997	French Academy of Cinema	Best Director	The Fifth Element	Won
1997	Lumi?re de Paris d'Unifrance	Best French Director	The Fifth Element	Won
1997	Lumière de Paris d'Unifrance	Best French Director	The Fifth Element	Won
1994	French Academy of Cinema	Best Director	Leon: The Professional	Nominated

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