The film’s lasting appeal is anchored by its eccentric characters:
A world-weary ex-commando turned cab driver who remains the grounded center of the chaos. The Fifth Element YIFY
A high-energy, fast-talking radio host who provides the film's most manic comedic relief. A Masterclass in Sound The film’s lasting appeal is anchored by its
A villain described as a mix of Ross Perot and Bugs Bunny, obsessed with chaos and methodical killers. Unlike the "used future" aesthetic of Star Wars
Unlike the "used future" aesthetic of Star Wars or the grim industrialism of Blade Runner , The Fifth Element is a visual explosion. Besson famously demanded the film be shot in to avoid the dark, gloomy corridors typical of the genre.
Fashion icon Jean-Paul Gaultier designed over 900 costumes, including Leeloo’s iconic white thermal bandages and Ruby Rhod’s leopard-print ensemble.
The "Supreme Being" reconstructed from DNA. Jovovich even helped Besson refine the "Divine Language" she speaks in the film.