Pierre Morel is a French cinematographer and film director. After studying cinema, he directed short films such as Prive de Viellesse (1992) and Arene (1993). His cinematographic works include The Transporter (2002), Unleashed (2005) and Arthur and the Minimoys (2006). His first film as a director was District B13 (2004). Morel has also directed Taken (2009), which was a massive commercial success and From Paris with Love (2010). His upcoming film is The Gunman (2015).