Producer

Leopold Hoesch

Director

Achim Scheunert

Creative Producer

Britta Luckas, Marisa Witte

Genre

Biography

Broadcaster

ARTE

Length

52'

Editor

Lars Roland

Year

2025

NATALIE PORTMAN

Swan. Rebel. Icon.

“Léon: The Professional” made Natalie Portman a child star. In her 30-year career, she has become an acclaimed actress, director, and producer. This is the portrait of a fascinating woman who lives her Jewish identity and is passionate about social change.

A smoking girl with a bob hairstyle who wields weapons and dances to “Like a Virgin” – Natalie Portman's role as Mathilda in Luc Besson's cult film “Léon: The Professional” is the spectacular start of an extraordinary Hollywood career. She decides early on to control her own image: she studied at Harvard, cultivated an intellectual demeanor, and avoided scandals. On the big screen, she shines in blockbusters such as “Black Swan” (for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2011) and independent films, works with renowned directors, directs herself, and campaigns for equality behind the scenes. The documentary highlights Natalie Portman's impressive career, shows numerous film clips and archive footage, and gives a voice to those who have accompanied her on her journey. They provide insights into the path of an actress, director, and producer who has earned her place in Hollywood with talent, intelligence, and consistency.

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