Luc Besson is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the films 'The Fifth Element' and 'Leon: The Professional'. He has also directed several other successful films such as 'La Femme Nikita', 'The Big Blue', and 'SUBWAY'. Besson has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Cesar Award for Best Director and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He is considered one of the most influential directors in French cinema.