Rust: Director Luc Besson standing on the red carpet during the opening of the French themed area in Europa Park.Photo:Getty

Rust: Director Luc Besson standing on the red carpet during the opening of the French themed area in Europa Park.

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Luc Bessonis back in the spotlight after a turbulent period in his life and career.

French director and producer Luc Besson and his wife Virginie Besson-Silla pose during the photocall of the movie “Dogman” presented in competion at the 80th Venice Film Festivalon August 31, 2023 at Venice Lido.GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty

French director and producer Luc Besson and his wife Virginie Besson-Silla pose during the photocall of the movie “Dogman” presented in competion at the 80th Venice Film Festivalon August 31, 2023 at Venice Lido.

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“This decision confirms the dismissal in favor of Luc Besson and confirms all the decisions of the last five years which have found him not guilty,” Besson’s attorney, Thierry Marembert, said in a statement at the time.

Jojo T. Gibbs, Luc Besson and Caleb Landry Jones on Aug. 31, 2023.GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty

US actress Jojo T. Gibbs, French director and producer Luc Besson (C) and US actor Caleb Landry Jones pose during the photocall of the movie “Dogman” presented in competion at the 80th Venice Film Festivalon

Venice International Film Festival director Alberto Barbera recently defended the decision to have controversial directors, likeWoody AllenandRoman Polanski, included in this year’s lineup.

“I am on the side of those who say you have to distinguish between the responsibilities of the individual and that of the artist. … I am a festival director, not a judge,” he toldVariety. “I judge the artistic qualities of films.”

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