9 Facts About Luc Besson's Life and Family

1. #003

   Luc Besson refuses to give interviews or record audio commentaries for the DVD releases of his films. The reason behind this stance is his belief that such extras diminish a film's effect on the viewer. To Besson, a film is a whole in itself, and the director's explanations can weaken the personal bond the viewer forms with it. Watching his films therefore encourages you to form your own interpretation rather than learn the director's intentions directly.

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2. #004

   Luc Besson's childhood was spent in Mediterranean and Balkan regions such as Greece, Bulgaria and the former Yugoslavia, where his parents worked as diving instructors for Club Med. This mobile life brought him into early contact with the sea and with different cultures. Traces of Besson's fondness for water and exotic locations in his cinema stem from these childhood experiences. Such influences are clearly visible in films like 'The Big Blue' (1988).

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3. #005

   At the age of 9, Luc Besson spent five months with his family at a resort on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. His parents worked at a sports centre there, diving and exploring the coastal caves. The period strengthened Besson's bond with the sea and gave him unforgettable memories. As an adult, however, he admitted that he has avoided returning to that coast for fear of spoiling those good memories. This emotional attitude shows the value he places on his childhood memories and his attachment to the past.

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4. #007

   In 2002, Luc Besson was involved in an incident in which he was placed under investigation for involuntary manslaughter. The case concerned the death of a cameraman, who was struck by a car during a chase scene in the 1999 shoot of 'Taxi 2' (2000), a film Besson produced. The investigation opened by the Paris prosecutor on 4 June 2002 once again raised the question of how critical safety measures on film sets are. The tragic event became a dark chapter in Besson's career.

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5. #008

   Luc Besson's childhood dream was to become a marine biologist, but an accident at the age of 17 prevented him from realising it. The accident radically changed his relationship with water and led him to stay away from the sea. Even so, it became a turning point that steered him towards cinema. Besson conveyed his passion for water and his disappointment aesthetically to audiences in films such as 'The Big Blue' (1988).

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6. #013

   Luc Besson's private life has been colourful and eventful, as he has five children by three different women. This reflects his effort to strike a balance between his personal and professional life. Besson has always kept his relationship with his children to the fore and played an active role in raising them. This large family structure has brought both richness and responsibility to his life.

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7. #015

   Luc Besson has a puppet likeness of himself in 'Les Guignols de l'info' (1988), the French television puppet show that satirises famous figures. The puppet, however, is rarely used on the programme. This shows Besson's place in popular culture and how he is treated in a humorous vein. The puppet's rare use may be related to Besson's preference for not appearing much in the media.

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8. #016

   Luc Besson has three children with his wife Virginie Besson-Silla: his daughter Thalia, born 1 August 2001; his daughter Satine, born May 2003; and his son Mao, born 16 September 2005. These children are part of Besson's happiness in his family life. Despite his intense work schedule, Besson takes care to make time for his family and plays an active role in raising his children.

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9. #018

   Luc Besson has a daughter named Juliette, born in 1987, with his former wife Anne Parillaud. Parillaud starred in Besson's film 'Nikita' (1990) and achieved international fame with it. This relationship holds an important place in Besson's life, both personally and professionally. Juliette grew up as part of her father's legacy in the film world.

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