NATALIE PORTMAN in the movie LEON Dive into a powerful and unforgettable moment from Luc Besson’s cult classic “Léon: The Professional”. In this gripping scene, young Matilda, portrayed by a brilliantly talented Natalie Portman, seeks refuge and assistance from the enigmatic hitman Léon. Portman’s captivating performance as Matilda—a girl hardened by loss yet yearning for protection—showcases her raw emotion and early signs of the star she would become. Witness the tension, innocence, and unspoken connection between two unlikely allies in one of cinema’s most iconic scenes. @mallevich_art Léon: The Professional (titled Leon outside the United States) is a 1994 English-language French action-thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson. It stars Jean Reno and Gary Oldman, and features the film debut of Natalie Portman. The plot centers on Léon (Reno), a professional hitman who reluctantly takes in twelve-year-old Mathilda Lando (Portman) after her family is murdered by corrupt Drug Enforcement Administration agent Norman Stansfield (Oldman). Léon and Mathilda form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protégée and learns the hitman’s trade. The film was released in France by Gaumont and internationally through Gaumont Buena Vista International on 14 September 1994 and received mostly positive reviews from critics. Directed by Luc Besson Written by Luc Besson Produced by Patrice Ledoux Starring: Jean Reno Gary Oldman Natalie Portman Danny Aiello Cinematography: Thierry Arbogast Edited by Sylvie Landra Music by Éric Serra Production companies: Gaumont, Les Films du Dauphin Distributed by Gaumont Buena Vista International #LéonTheProfessional #NataliePortman #LucBesson #JeanReno #MatildaAndLeon #CultClassics #IconicScenes [More]