20 Mind-Blowing Lessons from Luc Besson To Inspire and Ignite Your Creative Fire

Fahri Karakas
Lampshade of ILLUMINATION
8 min readJun 25, 2023

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Luc Besson, Image Source

Luc Besson is a highly acclaimed French filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer known for his visually stunning films, captivating storytelling, and unique artistic style. With a career spanning several decades, Besson has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, shaping the landscape of modern French and international filmmaking.

Besson was born on March 18, 1959, in Paris, France. At a young age, he developed a passion for films, particularly those of the American New Wave and French auteurs. After studying filmmaking at the prestigious Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (IDHEC), now known as La Fémis, Besson gained recognition as a talented director with his early works.

In 1983, Besson made his directorial debut with “Le Dernier Combat” (“The Last Battle”), a post-apocalyptic film that garnered critical acclaim and established his unique visual style. Since then, Besson’s filmography has expanded to include a wide range of genres, including action, science fiction, drama, and thrillers.

One of Besson’s most notable films, both critically and commercially, is “La Femme Nikita” (1990), which catapulted him to international success. The film tells the story of a young criminal-turned-government assassin and exemplifies Besson’s skill in…

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Fahri Karakas
Lampshade of ILLUMINATION

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.