Film maker Luc Besson is being investigated by French authorities over a rape accusation.

The French director reportedly denies wrongdoing after the complaint was made on Friday.

A 27-year-old woman claims Besson drugged her before the alleged incident at Hôtel Le Bristol in Paris, a judicial official told Associated Press.

It comes as the Cannes film festival closes with allegations of sexual misconduct in the film industry a dominating theme at the event.

Besson, a writer, director and producer, is the man behind the Taken film series starring Liam Neeson, as well as 1997 French sci-fi film The Fifth Element.