La Femme Nikita (1990) - Luc Besson | Houselights #257

from Houselights: A Film Director Podcast · host The Nerd Party

In this episode of Houselights, we begin our retrospective of Luc Besson's work from the 90s with "La Femme Nikita." We examine the film's stylistic impact and its role in reshaping the action-thriller genre. While the movie serves as a genre blueprint, we also touch on its narrative inconsistencies and character development challenges. Join us as we explore the film's influence and its place in cinematic history.

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