DiscoverWhat a CreepLuc Besson: Creepy French Director "The Fifth Element" & "The Professional"
Luc Besson: Creepy French Director "The Fifth Element" & "The Professional"

Luc Besson: Creepy French Director "The Fifth Element" & "The Professional"

Update: 2025-02-21
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What a Creep
Director Luc Besson
Season 28, Episode 6

Luc Besson is the writer and director of “La Femme Nikita,” “The Fifth Element,” and “Leon: The Professional.” He’s also the writer and producer of “The Transporter” and “Taken” movies. The Daily Beast describes him as “the Michael Bay of France.” The French director has also been accused of sexual misconduct by nine women, with allegations ranging from rape to sexual harassment. What a creep.

Trigger warnings: Rape, sexual harassment, and Sonia’s bad French pronunciation 
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Luc Besson: Creepy French Director "The Fifth Element" & "The Professional"

Luc Besson: Creepy French Director "The Fifth Element" & "The Professional"

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