To whom did Luc Besson dedicate “The Big Blue”, which he completed after a long struggle?

What does the ending credits "Dedicated to Juliet" mean?

In fact, there was something else that bothered Besson throughout the making of the film. In May 1987, when filming for The Big Blue began, Besson and actress Anne Parillaud's beloved daughter Juliette gave birth in a hospital in Nice. Shortly after birth, it was discovered that she had a heart problem. , he underwent repeated surgeries and was teetering on the edge of life and death. During filming, Besson continued to pray for the safety of his daughter, who was trying to survive in the hospital, while dealing with troubles that occurred one after another. For him, ``The Big Blue'' was Juliet's very life.

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Do you understand the meaning of "Dedicated to my daughter Juliet" in the credits at the end of the movie?

Juliette Besson, now over 30, is pursuing a career as a film actress. There is no doubt that she will continue to live with "The Big Blue" from now on.

Source: " The World of The Big Blue Besson " (published by Sony Magazines)

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