An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protegee and learns the assassins trade. Today she is 38, and has starred in 61 movies in total, 55 since leon. We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Natalie portman is the first person born in the 1980s to have won the academy award for best actress for black swan 2010. What this means is, the film was already made with sexual intention in mind. Mathilda, a twelveyear old new york girl, is living an undesirable life among her halffamily. Her film debut was in the professional 1994, and she was. Jean reno, gary oldman, natalie portman, danny aiello en michael badalucco. At only 38 years old, portman has decades in the business. Actress natalie portman even mentioned in her documentary that when she read the script for the film, it made her cry knowing that she had such an inappropriate role. Overall, brilliant film made better by the extra scenes and. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The professional when she was 12 years old, and made a sweet statement about her the time which taking the film.
Its an interesting film, with portman acting out a little bit gaga, a little bit madonna more than usual. Two extras are worth pointing out, two 12 minute videos on both jean reno and natalie portman featuring interviews with them. While we await the stateside arrival of jackie, her latest film, at toronto international film festival in september, weve reprinted her feature from interviews february 1995 issue. The oscar winner said she was so excited when the film was released in 1994. Leon and matilda going to a restaurant to celebrate her first hit. Leon the professional movie jean reno, natalie portman. Mathilda asking leon to have sex with her and leon refusing. Mathilda, a 12yearold girl, is reluctantly taken in by leon, a professional assassin, after.
June 9, 1981 is an actress and filmmaker with dual israeli and american citizenship. Natalie portman is an actress, film producer and director with dual israeli and american citizenship. Natalie portman, ursprungligen hershlag 1 2 hebreiska. High quality natalie portman gifts and merchandise. Natalie is the recipient of various accolades, including an academy award and two golden globe awards. Leon was the first and only time that his movies have excelled in all three departments. Natalie portman opens up about experiencing sexual terrorism. I excitedly opened my first fan mail to read a rape fantasy that a man had written me, natalie recounted. Mathilda film aesthetic, natalie portman leon, art. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
The professionl makes natalie portman famous ceng news advertisementnatalie portman is in the headlines for the recent announcement that she will be helming the newest marvel thor films. Ranked natalie portmans 20 best film performances ranked. Natalie portmans very first film was in the year, 1994 in leon. Leon and mathilda form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protegee and learns the assassins trade. Find images and videos about movie, gun and natalie portman on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. Sep 20, 2019 the actress, who became famous when she was a child with the film leon. Mathilda, a 12yearold girl, is reluctantly taken in by leon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. The professional bring me everyone what do you mean everyone. She is the only child of avner hershlag, a israeliborn doctor, and shelley stevens, an americanborn artist from cincinnati, ohio, who also acts. She has remembered her first experience in the film called leon. Natalie portman has earned a lot of awards like the academy award and 2 golden globe awards. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Leon the professional a film by gaumont and les films du dauphin.
Most iconic scenes from leon starring natalie portman. Jean reno, gary oldman, natalie portman leon the professional. Leon, the professional a hit man and a young girl form an unlikely friendship after her. The professional 1994 jean reno, gary oldman, natalie. Stars jean reno, gary oldman and natalie portman among many others. Leon, titled leon in the uk and australia and originally titled the professional in the us, is a 1994 englishlanguage french action thriller film written and directed by luc besson. The crime thriller that launched natalie portman s career, and put french actor jean reno front and center in hollywood, leon tells the story of a professional assassin who takes in his preteen.
Natalie portman had earned a lot of accolades for her performance in the star wars prequel movies. The petite, charismatic star has been in the movie industry since she was four years old and has earned numerous accolades for her work. The professional 1994 mathilda, a 12yearold girl, is reluctantly taken in by leon, a professional assassin, after her family is. Dec 03, 2018 evolution of natalie portman, from leon. Sep, 2018 natalie portman is an israeli and american actress, director and producer. Evolution of natalie portman, from the professional to vox. Check out the trailer starring jean reno, gary oldman, and natalie portman. Portman made her feature film debut as the young protegee of a hitman in leon. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The professional when she was 12 years old, and made a sweet statement about her the. Winner honorable mentions the next ten best picture contenders honorable mentions luc besson. I enjoy watching, studying and learning from other actors auditions. The plot follows leon reno, a professional hitman, who reluctantly takes in.
Natalie portman penned a special letter about her experience. Natalie portman biography, age, family, husband, children. Jean renos seems to focus more on the work he did leading up to leon whereas natalie portman s is more a story of what happened during the filming. In yet another troubling denunciation of hollywoods treatment of child stars, actress natalie portman claims her entry into the film industry at the young age of affected her in profound ways in part because she was sexualized. It stars jean reno, gary oldman, and natalie portman in her film debut. Born in israel in 1981, actress natalie portman grew up on long island, new york, and began modeling at age 11. Jan 21, 2018 jean reno and natalie portman leon in the professional the oscar winner said she was so excited when the film was released in 1994, but her experience quickly turned negative. The professional, nathalie portman has posted a recent photo on her official instagram page. Pivoting on the unusual relationship between seasoned hitman and his 12yearold apprentice a breakout turn by young natalie portman luc bessons. What are the tablets which stansfield takes twice during the course of the film. Leon explaining why he had to leave italy and go to new york when he was 19 years old. The professional was released how old do you think she looks in the movie.
The 36yearold actress took to the stage on saturday and revealed how she was sexualized as a preteen after the debut of her first film, the professional. Every clip that has awkward sexual moments between the characters was intended to be that way. This 1994 intelligent action movie kind of snuck up on me, but it is very well done, because of the script, the great directing by luc besson, and because of the excellent acting by jean reno, natalie portman 11 years old at the time, and gary oldman. For the odd few who have yet to see the film it is about a friendship between a hitman the leon of the title and a 12 year old girl whose parents were killed by a corrupt police officer. Mathilda natalie portman is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with. Natalie portmans original audition for the film leon. Natalie portman speaks out about being sexualized at age 12. Leon is the loner cleaner and leon and mathilda become a family with mathilda learning the trade. Leon the professional movie jean reno, natalie portman video.
Actor natalie portman first graced the pages of interview at a mere years of age. Prolific in film since a teenager, she has starred in blockbusters and also played psychologically troubled women in independent films, for which she has received various accolades, including an academy award and two golden globe awards. Pivoting on the unusual relationship between seasoned hitman and his 12yearold apprentice a breakout turn by young natalie portman. With lucy in the sky out next week, we rate the actors greatest roles from v for vendetta to annihilation. Natalie portman has dual citizenship that is american and isreal. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an academy award and two golden globe awards. Sama susan sarandon ale pro zmenu odmitla natocit film bez natalie, takze byl scenar prepracovan. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Natalie portman plays mathilda a kid who is orphaned by a crooked cop. Its an interesting film, with portman acting out a little bit gaga. The professional 1994 was a controversial film at the time of its release. With jean reno, gary oldman, natalie portman, danny aiello. Natalie portman opens up about experiencing sexual. Bessons first american film boasted a strong performance from jean reno, a striking debut by natalie portman, and a loveitorhateit, overthetop turn by gary.
With new years eve quickly approaching, movie buffs are already setting their dvrs to record annual broadcasts of michael curtizs 1942 classic, yankee doodle dandy, featuring its oscarwinning performance from james cagney as george m. Jean renos seems to focus more on the work he did leading up to leon whereas natalie portmans is more a story of what happened during the filming. Nov 29, 2019 natalie portmans 20 best film performances ranked. Natalie portman is a gemini and was born in the year of the rooster life. Advertisementnatalie portman is in the headlines for the recent announcement that she will be helming the newest marvel thor films. Natalie was born natalie hershlag on june 9, 1981, in jerusalem, israel. Evolution of natalie portman, from the professional to. Natalie portman speaks out about being sexualized at age. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Natalie portman as matilda in leon natalie portman in leon the professional, another great lolita of the cinema mathilda leon natalie portmans first film why she didnt get nominated for an academy award is beyond me. The character is simultaneously discovering and developing her womanhood, her voice and her desire.
American audiences responded poorly to many of the scenes between leon jean reno and mathilda natalie portman, so much that the film was edited down by almost a half hour and retitled for american theatres. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Natalie portman was born in jerusalem, israel on tuesday, june 9, 1981 millennials generation. The professional when she played the character mathilda lando that was over 25 years ago in 1994. See more ideas about natalie portman, leon and luc besson. The professional to vox lux photos young assassin, prima ballerina, first lady and pop superstar in natalie portman we trust. Jean reno and natalie portman leon in the professional. Slecna portman byla nakonec nominovana na zlaty globus. Apr 16, 2017 what this means is, the film was already made with sexual intention in mind. Jun 17, 20 before she was an academy awardwinning actress, alist star and mother, natalie portman was just like any other kid trying to make it in the business.