"Nikita" is a 1990 French action thriller film directed by Luc Besson. The story follows a young woman named Nikita, who is convicted of murder and given a second chance at life by a secret government agency. Instead of prison, she is trained as an assassin, learning skills in combat and espionage. The film explores themes of identity and transformation as Nikita struggles to adapt to her new life while grappling with her past. "Nikita" received critical acclaim and has inspired several adaptations, including the American remake titled Point of No Return and the television series La Femme Nikita.