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In Development:

1. Ruby Tuesday (details only on IMDbPro)
2. Les aventures extraordinaires d'Adele Blanc-Sec (details only on IMDbPro)
3. Brick Mansion (details only on IMDbPro)
4. Untitled Taken Sequel (details only on IMDbPro)
5. Malavita (details only on IMDbPro)

Writer:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Arthur et la guerre des deux mondes (2010) (post-production) (writer)
   ... aka Arthur and the Two Worlds War (USA: literal English title)
2. From Paris with Love (2009) (post-production) (screenplay)
3. Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard (2009) (post-production) (writer)
   ... aka Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (USA: literal English title)
   
   
4. Banlieue 13 - Ultimatum (2009) (screenplay)
   ... aka B13-u (France: poster title)
   ... aka District 13: Ultimatum (Europe: English title: festival title)
5. Transporter 3 (2008) (characters) (written by)
   ... aka Le transporteur 3 (France)
6. Taken (2008/I) (written by)
7. Taxi 4 (2007) (scenario)
   ... aka T4xi (France: poster title)
8. Arthur et les Minimoys (2006) (book) (written by)
   ... aka Arthur and the Invisibles (Philippines: English title) (USA)
   ... aka Arthur and the Minimoys (Hong Kong: English title)
   ... aka Arthur et les Minimoys (France)
9. Bandidas (2006) (written by)
   ... aka Bandidas (France)
10. Angel-A (2005) (writer)
11. Revolver (2005/I) (adaptation)
12. Transporter 2 (2005) (characters) (written by)
    ... aka Le transporteur II (France)
13. Danny the Dog (2005) (written by)
    ... aka Unleashed (Australia) (Philippines: English title) (UK: DVD title) (USA)
    ... aka Danny the Dog (France) (Hong Kong: English title)
14. Banlieue 13 (2004) (writer)
    ... aka 13th District (International: English title) (Singapore: English title)
    ... aka District 13 (UK) (USA: literal English title)
    ... aka District B13 (Canada: English title) (USA)
    ... aka B13 - Banlieue 13 (France: poster title)
    ... aka Barrio 13 (Australia: DVD title)
15. Taxi (2004/I) (earlier screenplay)
    ... aka New York Taxi (France)
    ... aka Taxi 2004 (UK: promotional title)
16. Les rivières pourpres II - Les anges de l'apocalypse (2004) (writer)
    ... aka Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse (International: English title)
    ... aka Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (UK: DVD title)
    ... aka Crimson Rivers: Angels of the Apocalypse (USA: DVD title)
    ... aka I fiumi di porpora II - Gli angeli dell'apocalisse (Italy)
17. Michel Vaillant (2003) (screenplay)
18. Fanfan la tulipe (2003) (writer)
19. Taxi 3 (2003) (writer)
20. The Transporter (2002) (written by)
    ... aka Le transporteur (France)
21. Wasabi (2001) (writer)
    ... aka La petite moutarde qui monte au nez (France: subtitle)
    ... aka The Professional II (South Africa: English title: DVD box title)
    ... aka Wasabi - The Japanese Dip That Kicks Like a Mule (France)
22. Kiss of the Dragon (2001) (screenplay)
    ... aka KOD: Kiss of the Dragon (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Le baiser mortel du dragon (France)
23. Yamakasi - Les samouraïs des temps modernes (2001) (original idea) (scenario)
    ... aka Yamakasi (France: short title)
24. "La Femme Nikita" (96 episodes, 1997-2001)
    ... aka "Nikita" (Canada: English title)
        - A Time for Every Purpose (2001) TV episode (characters)
        - Let No Man Put Asunder (2001) TV episode (characters)
        - The Evil That Men Do (2001) TV episode (characters)
        - The Man Behind the Curtain (2001) TV episode (characters)
        - All the World's a Stage (2001) TV episode (characters)
          (91 more)
25. The Dancer (2000) (story)
26. Taxi 2 (2000) (writer)
    
    
27. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) (written by)
    ... aka Joan of Arc (Australia) (Philippines: English title) (UK)
    ... aka Jeanne d'Arc (France)
28. The Fifth Element (1998) (VG) (screenplay) (story)
    ... aka Le cinquième élément (France)
29. Taxi (1998/I) (writer)
30. The Fifth Element (1997) (screenplay) (story)
    ... aka Le cinquième élément (France)
31. Léon (1994) (writer)
    ... aka Leon: The Professional (UK) (USA: longer version)
    ... aka The Professional (USA)
32. Point of No Return (1993) (film La Femme Nikita)
    ... aka The Assassin (Australia) (International: English title) (UK) (USA: video title)
    ... aka The Assassin - (Point of No Return) (UK: DVD box title)
33. Nikita (1990) (writer)
    ... aka La Femme Nikita (USA)
    ... aka Nikita (UK)
    
    
34. Le grand bleu (1988) (screenplay) (story)
    ... aka The Big Blue (Philippines: English title) (UK) (USA)
    ... aka Le grand bleu, version intégrale (France: director's cut)
    ... aka Le grand bleu, version longue (France: director's cut)
35. Kamikaze (1986) (writer)
36. Subway (1985) (dialogue) (scenario)
37. Le dernier combat (1983) (writer)
    ... aka The Last Combat (UK)
38. L'avant dernier (1981) (writer)
    

Producer:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Flora Plum (2010) (pre-production) (producer)
2. Haunted Heart (2009) (pre-production) (producer)
3. L'immortel (2010) (filming) (producer)
   ... aka 22 Bullets (International: English title)
4. Un monstre à Paris (2010) (post-production) (producer)
5. Arthur et la guerre des deux mondes (2010) (post-production) (producer)
   ... aka Arthur and the Two Worlds War (USA: literal English title)
6. From Paris with Love (2009) (post-production) (producer)
7. Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard (2009) (post-production) (producer)
   ... aka Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (USA: literal English title)
   
   
8. Home (2009/I) (producer)
9. Banlieue 13 - Ultimatum (2009) (producer)
   ... aka B13-u (France: poster title)
   ... aka District 13: Ultimatum (Europe: English title: festival title)
10. Staten Island (2009) (co-producer)
    ... aka Little New York (France) (USA: wide-release title)
11. Le missionnaire (2009) (producer)
    ... aka Hallelujah! (Europe: English title: festival title)
12. I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) (executive producer)
13. Transporter 3 (2008) (producer)
    ... aka Le transporteur 3 (France)
14. Taken (2008/I) (producer)
15. "Valérian et Laureline" (2007) TV series (producer)
16. Un château en Espagne (2007) (executive producer)
17. Si j'étais toi (2007) (executive producer) (producer)
    ... aka The Secret (International: English title)
18. L'invité (2007) (executive producer)
    ... aka The Dinner Guest (Australia: informal title)
19. Frontière(s) (2007) (co-producer)
    ... aka Frontier(s) (International: English title)
20. Taxi 4 (2007) (producer)
    ... aka T4xi (France: poster title)
21. Michou d'Auber (2007) (executive producer)
22. Arthur et les Minimoys (2006) (producer)
    ... aka Arthur and the Invisibles (Philippines: English title) (USA)
    ... aka Arthur and the Minimoys (Hong Kong: English title)
    ... aka Arthur et les Minimoys (France)
23. Ne le dis à personne (2006) (executive producer)
    ... aka Tell No One (International: English title)
24. Love and Other Disasters (2006) (executive producer)
    ... aka Love (and Other Disasters) (Australia: DVD box title)
    ... aka Love (et ses petits désastres) (France)
25. Nuovomondo (2006) (associate producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Golden Door (Canada: English title) (France) (USA)
    ... aka Ellis Island (Italy)
    ... aka The Golden Door (International: English title)
26. La jungle (2006) (associate producer) (uncredited)
27. Dikkenek (2006) (executive producer) (uncredited)
28. Avril (2006) (associate producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka April in Love (International: English title)
29. Quand j'étais chanteur (2006) (executive producer)
    ... aka The Singer (Australia: festival title)
30. Meurtrières (2006) (associate producer) (uncredited)
31. Les filles du botaniste (2006) (associate producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka The Chinese Botanist's Daughters (International: English title)
32. Bandidas (2006) (producer)
    ... aka Bandidas (France)
33. Angel-A (2005) (producer)
34. La boîte noire (2005) (executive producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka The Black Box (Australia: TV title)
35. Bunker paradise (2005) (associate producer) (uncredited)
36. Colour Me Kubrick: A True...ish Story (2005) (executive producer)
    ... aka Appelez-moi Kubrick (France)
    ... aka Color Me Kubrick (USA: new title)
37. Entre ses mains (2005) (associate producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka In His Hands (Australia: TV title)
38. Revolver (2005/I) (co-producer)
39. Transporter 2 (2005) (producer)
    ... aka Le transporteur II (France)
40. Au suivant! (2005) (associate producer) (co-producer) (uncredited)
41. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) (producer)
    ... aka Three Burials: The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (Australia: DVD box title) (UK: DVD box title)
    ... aka The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (International: English title)
    ... aka Trois enterrements (France)
42. Imposture (2005) (producer)
43. Nordeste (2005) (associate producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Northeast (International: English title)
44. Akoibon (2005) (associate producer) (uncredited)
45. Le souffleur (2005) (co-producer)
46. Ze film (2005) (co-producer)
47. Danny the Dog (2005) (producer)
    ... aka Unleashed (Australia) (Philippines: English title) (UK: DVD title) (USA)
    ... aka Danny the Dog (France) (Hong Kong: English title)
48. Banlieue 13 (2004) (producer)
    ... aka 13th District (International: English title) (Singapore: English title)
    ... aka District 13 (UK) (USA: literal English title)
    ... aka District B13 (Canada: English title) (USA)
    ... aka B13 - Banlieue 13 (France: poster title)
    ... aka Barrio 13 (Australia: DVD title)
49. Taxi (2004/I) (producer)
    ... aka New York Taxi (France)
    ... aka Taxi 2004 (UK: promotional title)
50. Mensonges et trahisons et plus si affinités... (2004) (co-producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Mensonges et trahisons (France: short title)
    ... aka The Story of My Life (Australia)
51. À ton image (2004) (associate producer) (uncredited)
52. Les rivières pourpres II - Les anges de l'apocalypse (2004) (co-producer)
    ... aka Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse (International: English title)
    ... aka Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (UK: DVD title)
    ... aka Crimson Rivers: Angels of the Apocalypse (USA: DVD title)
    ... aka I fiumi di porpora II - Gli angeli dell'apocalisse (Italy)
53. Michel Vaillant (2003) (co-producer) (uncredited)
54. Cheeky (2003) (co-producer)
55. Haute tension (2003) (co-producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Switchblade Romance (International: English title) (UK: DVD box title)
    ... aka High Tension (USA)
56. Les côtelettes (2003) (producer)
57. Fanfan la tulipe (2003) (producer)
58. Tristan (2003) (co-producer)
59. Moi César, 10 ans 1/2, 1m39 (2003) (co-producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka I, Cesar (International: English title)
60. La felicità non costa niente (2003) (co-producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Happiness Costs Nothing (International: English title)
    ... aka La felicità, le bonheur ne coûte rien (France)
61. Taxi 3 (2003) (producer)
62. Rire et châtiment (2003) (associate producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Laughter and Punishment (International: English title)
63. Ong-bak (2003) (executive producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (Philippines: English title) (USA: trailer title)
    ... aka Daredevil (USA: informal literal English title)
    ... aka Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior (Singapore: English title)
    ... aka Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior (International: English title: festival title)
    ... aka Thai Fist (Hong Kong: English title)
64. The Transporter (2002) (producer)
    ... aka Le transporteur (France)
65. Blanche (2002) (co-producer) (uncredited)
66. Peau d'ange (2002) (associate producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Once Upon an Angel (International: English title) (USA: review title)
67. La turbulence des fluides (2002) (producer)
    ... aka Chaos and Desire (Canada: English title) (International: English title) (USA: review title)
68. Wasabi (2001) (producer)
    ... aka La petite moutarde qui monte au nez (France: subtitle)
    ... aka The Professional II (South Africa: English title: DVD box title)
    ... aka Wasabi - The Japanese Dip That Kicks Like a Mule (France)
69. Kiss of the Dragon (2001) (producer)
    ... aka KOD: Kiss of the Dragon (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Le baiser mortel du dragon (France)
70. 15 août (2001) (producer)
    ... aka August 15th (International: English title)
71. Exit (2000) (associate producer) (uncredited)
72. The Dancer (2000) (producer)
73. Taxi 2 (2000) (producer)
    
    
74. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) (co-producer)
    ... aka Joan of Arc (Australia) (Philippines: English title) (UK)
    ... aka Jeanne d'Arc (France)
75. Cour interdite (1999) (co-executive producer)
76. Taxi (1998/I) (producer)
77. Nil by Mouth (1997) (producer)
    ... aka Ne pas avaler (France)
78. Léon (1994) (co-producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Leon: The Professional (UK) (USA: longer version)
    ... aka The Professional (USA)
79. L'enfant lion (1993) (executive producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka Sirga
    ... aka The Lion Child (International: English title: festival title)
80. Les mamies (1992) (associate producer) (uncredited)
81. Chasse gardée (1992) (associate producer) (uncredited)
82. Atlantis (1991) (co-producer)
    ... aka Atlantis - Le creature del mare (Italy)
83. Lune froide (1991) (producer)
    ... aka Cold Moon
84. Nikita (1990) (co-producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka La Femme Nikita (USA)
    ... aka Nikita (UK)
    
    
85. Le grand bleu (1988) (co-producer) (uncredited)
    ... aka The Big Blue (Philippines: English title) (UK) (USA)
    ... aka Le grand bleu, version intégrale (France: director's cut)
    ... aka Le grand bleu, version longue (France: director's cut)
86. Kamikaze (1986) (producer)
87. Subway (1985) (producer)
88. Ne quittez pas (1984) (producer)
89. Le dernier combat (1983) (producer)
    ... aka The Last Combat (UK)
90. L'avant dernier (1981) (producer)
    

Director:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Arthur et la guerre des deux mondes (2010) (post-production)
   ... aka Arthur and the Two Worlds War (USA: literal English title)
2. Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard (2009) (post-production)
   ... aka Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (USA: literal English title)
   
   
3. Arthur and the Invisibles: The Making of the Year's Greatest Adventure (2007) (TV) (uncredited)
4. Arthur et les Minimoys (2006)
   ... aka Arthur and the Invisibles (Philippines: English title) (USA)
   ... aka Arthur and the Minimoys (Hong Kong: English title)
   ... aka Arthur et les Minimoys (France)
5. Angel-A (2005)
   
   
6. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
   ... aka Joan of Arc (Australia) (Philippines: English title) (UK)
   ... aka Jeanne d'Arc (France)
7. The Fifth Element (1997)
   ... aka Le cinquième élément (France)
8. Léon (1994)
   ... aka Leon: The Professional (UK) (USA: longer version)
   ... aka The Professional (USA)
9. De Serge Gainsbourg à Gainsbarre de 1958 - 1991 (1994) (V) (segment "Mon légionnaire" 1988)
10. Atlantis (1991)
    ... aka Atlantis - Le creature del mare (Italy)
11. Nikita (1990)
    ... aka La Femme Nikita (USA)
    ... aka Nikita (UK)
    
    
12. Le grand bleu (1988)
    ... aka The Big Blue (Philippines: English title) (UK) (USA)
    ... aka Le grand bleu, version intégrale (France: director's cut)
    ... aka Le grand bleu, version longue (France: director's cut)
13. Subway (1985)
14. Le dernier combat (1983)
    ... aka The Last Combat (UK)
15. L'avant dernier (1981)
    

Actor:

• 2000s
• 1980s

1. Taxi 2 (2000) (uncredited) .... Boat Owner
   
   
2. Le grand bleu (1988) (uncredited) .... Blond Diver
   ... aka The Big Blue (Philippines: English title) (UK) (USA)
   ... aka Le grand bleu, version intégrale (France: director's cut)
   ... aka Le grand bleu, version longue (France: director's cut)
3. Subway (1985) (uncredited) .... The Subway Driver
4. Ne quittez pas (1984) .... Le pompier #2
5. L'avant dernier (1981) (uncredited) .... Le monstre de la fin
   

Miscellaneous Crew:

• In Production
• 1980s

1. Come Like Shadows (2009) (in production) (production executive)
   
   
2. Taxi Boy (1986) (technical advisor)
3. Le grand carnaval (1983) (second equipment director)
   ... aka The Big Carnival (International: English title: literal title)
   

Camera and Electrical Department:

• 2000s
• 1980s

1. The Transporter (2002) (camera operator: underwater unit)
   ... aka Le transporteur (France)
2. Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre (2002) (additional camera operator)
   ... aka Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (Australia) (UK) (USA)
   ... aka Asterix & Obelix: Mission Kleopatra (Germany)
   ... aka Asterix and Obelix Meet Cleopatra (USA: new title)
   
   
3. Le grand bleu (1988) (camera operator: underwater unit)
   ... aka The Big Blue (Philippines: English title) (UK) (USA)
   ... aka Le grand bleu, version intégrale (France: director's cut)
   ... aka Le grand bleu, version longue (France: director's cut)
   

Soundtrack:

• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Nikita (1990) (lyrics: "The Dark Side of Time" (uncredited))
   ... aka La Femme Nikita (USA)
   ... aka Nikita (UK)
   
   
2. Le grand bleu (1988) (lyrics: "MY LADY BLUE")
   ... aka The Big Blue (Philippines: English title) (UK) (USA)
   ... aka Le grand bleu, version intégrale (France: director's cut)
   ... aka Le grand bleu, version longue (France: director's cut)
   

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:

1. Les bidasses aux grandes manoeuvres (1981) (assistant director)
2. Deux lions au soleil (1980) (trainee assistant director)
   ... aka Two Lions in the Sun (International: English title)
   

Cinematographer:

1. Atlantis (1991)
   ... aka Atlantis - Le creature del mare (Italy)
   

Editor:

1. Atlantis (1991)
   ... aka Atlantis - Le creature del mare (Italy)
   

Casting Director:

1. Les bidasses aux grandes manoeuvres (1981)
   

Thanks:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Frontière(s) (2007) (sincere thanks)
   ... aka Frontier(s) (International: English title)
2. Mensonges et trahisons et plus si affinités... (2004) (thanks)
   ... aka Mensonges et trahisons (France: short title)
   ... aka The Story of My Life (Australia)
3. Bon voyage (2003) (thanks: from Michèle et Laurent Pétin)
4. Rire et châtiment (2003) (thanks)
   ... aka Laughter and Punishment (International: English title)
5. The Truth About Charlie (2002) (very special thanks)
   ... aka Die Wahrheit über Charlie (Germany)
6. De l'amour (2001) (thanks)
   ... aka All About Love (International: English title)
7. L'art (délicat) de la séduction (2001) (thanks)
   ... aka L'art (délicat) de la séduction (International: English title)
   
   
8. "HBO First Look" (special thanks) (2 episodes, 1994-1999)
       - The Search for the Real Joan of Arc: An Exclusive Look Beyond the Icon - 'The Messenger' (1999) TV episode (special thanks)
       - The Best Man for the Job: The Making of 'The Professional' (1994) TV episode (special thanks)
   

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. "Le grand journal de Canal+" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2005-2009)
       - Episode dated 16 May 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 19 December 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 18 February 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 15 December 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
2. "L'hebdo cinéma" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2005-2009)
       - Episode dated 14 February 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 9 December 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 18 December 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
3. Diálogos de cine (2008) (TV) .... Himself
4. "Eigo de shabera-night" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
       - Episode dated 3 September 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
5. "On n'est pas couché" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
       - Episode dated 19 May 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
6. "Vivement dimanche" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
       - Episode dated 3 December 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
7. "HARDtalk Extra" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
       - Luc Besson (2006) TV episode .... Himself
8. "On ne peut pas plaire à tout le monde" .... Himself (6 episodes, 2002-2005)
   ... aka "O.N.P.P." (France: short title)
   ... aka "ONPP vu de la loge" (France: summer title)
   ... aka "ONPP vu de la plage" (France: summer title)
   ... aka "ONPP vu du bocal" (France: summer title)
   ... aka "ONPP vu du désert" (France: summer title)
       - Episode dated 11 December 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 5 December 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 19 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 15 February 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
       - Episode dated 31 January 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
         (1 more)
9. "Comme au cinéma" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
   ... aka "Comme au cinéma: l'émission" (France: long new title)
   ... aka "Comme au cinéma: le magazine" (France: long new title)
       - Episode dated 20 May 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
10. "20 heures le journal" .... Himself - Interviewee (1 episode, 2001)
        - Episode dated 16 April 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself - Interviewee
    
    
11. "Bouillon de culture" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Luc Besson (1999) TV episode .... Himself
12. "The Charlie Rose Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka "Charlie Rose" (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 11 June 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
13. "Déjà dimanche" .... Himself (1 episode, 1995)
        - Episode dated 17 December 1995 (1995) TV episode .... Himself
14. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
        - The Best Man for the Job: The Making of 'The Professional' (1994) TV episode .... Himself
    
    
15. L'aventure du Grand Bleu (1989) (TV) .... Himself
16. "Cinéma cinémas" .... Himself (1 episode, 1988)
        - Repérages (1988) TV episode .... Himself
    

Archive Footage:

1. 1st Annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Summer Blockbuster Review (1997) (TV) .... Himself