Director Luc Besson, known for movies like "Leon: The Professional," and "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", has been reported to police on an accusation of raping a woman in France.
The actor, who worked with Besson on two films, told Variety that the incident, which she described as a "violent sexual assault," happened on May 10, following a meeting with the filmmaker at the Bristol Hotel near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Besson has "flatly" denied the allegations.
His attorney said in a statement: "Mr Besson fell from his chair when he learned of these accusations, which he flatly denies."
French police are reportedly investigating the claim, and Besson has not been formally charged.
French radio station was the first to report the filing of the complaint.
Besson is currently working on "Anna", a film starring Russian actress Sasha Lane in the title role, as well as Helen Mirren and Cillian Murphy.
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