Widely taught on Film Studies courses and in French Cultural Studies programmesLuc Besson is a popular and respected filmmaker who has achieved international fameA welcome addition to the French Film Directors series.[...]
This fascinating collection looks at the career and films of Luc Besson, one of the most acclaimed figures in international cinema. Contributions have been assembled from all over the world, and their different approaches reflect this geographical diversity. Films covered range from Besson's first f[...]
"Nikita "(1990) is the story of a nineteen-year old junkie, Nikita (Anne Parillaud) who is given a second chance in life through being trained to be - and becoming - a skilled assassin for the State. "Nikita" is a cult classic, directed by Luc Besson (with Thierry Arbogast as director of photography[...]
Det börjar med ett kryptiskt meddelande gömt i en gammal bok:
"Den som vill ta sig till minimojernas land ska lita på Shakespeare."
Arthur vet mycket väl att det är hans morfar Archibald som har skrivit brevet. Morfar försvann spårlöst fyra år tidigare. Men vart h[...]