A Story Conceived in Adolescence
Luc Besson began imagining the universe that would become The Fifth Element when he was a teenager, initially writing it as a novel.
Movie
The Fifth Element
There is no future without it.
In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
Why it's in the Vault
Few science-fiction films from the 1990s possess an identity as immediately recognizable as The Fifth Element. Luc Besson throws everything into this exuberant adventure: flying taxis, extravagant costumes, bizarre creatures, operatic spectacle and a wonderfully mismatched cast. The story is fairly straightforward and some of its comedy can be excessive, but the sheer imagination on display is irresistible. A gloriously colorful space opera whose visual audacity and infectious energy have earned it a lasting place in science-fiction culture.
— Matty, Curator of the Vault*
Atmosphere
Colorful, exuberant, futuristic, comical, spectacular
Visual extravagance
Science fiction adventure
Eccentric humor
Romantic fantasy
Contains science-fiction action violence, shootings, explosions, threatening creatures, suggestive costumes, sexual references and occasional strong language.
Dans les coulisses
Ce qu'on ne voit pas à l'écran
A Fashion Designer in Space
Jean-Paul Gaultier designed the film's striking costumes, helping turn its futuristic society into an extraordinary fashion spectacle.
The Comics Connection
French comic-book artists Jean-Claude Mézières and Moebius contributed designs, connecting the film's visual language to the tradition of European science-fiction comics.
An Unusual Opera Performance
Albanian soprano Inva Mula provided the Diva's singing voice, while Éric Serra's electronic composition helped create the extraordinary vocal performance.
A Villain Who Never Meets the Hero
Despite being the principal human antagonist, Zorg never shares a scene with Korben Dallas.
Palette
Les couleurs du film
Leeloo Orange#F28A28
Diva Blue#2866B5
Multipass Yellow#F3C73E
Korben Taxi Yellow#DCA72D
Ruby Rhod Red#B72E40
Fhloston Gold#D7B47A
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