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Where was The Fifth Element filmed?

1997 film, directed by Luc Besson.

  • Pinewood Studios

The story is set in New York City, about 3,444 miles (5,542 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
Pinewood Studios
Distance
About 3,444 miles (5,542 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.
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About The Fifth Element

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Released
1997
Director
Luc Besson
Cast
Gary OldmanMilla JovovichChris TuckerIan HolmTrickyLee EvansLuke PerryBrion JamesMathieu Kassovitz
Genre
Science FictionAdventureComedyActionFantasy
Awards
BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects; César Award for Best Cinematography; César Award for Best Director; César Award for Best Production Design

In 1914, aliens known as Mondoshawans meet their contact on Earth, a priest of a secret order, at an ancient Egyptian temple.

In the 23rd century, the great evil appears in deep space as a giant living fireball.

From this, the government uses biotechnology to recreate the original occupant of the sarcophagus, a humanoid woman named Leeloo, who remembers her previous life.

Famous lines from The Fifth Element

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Billy, no! Hurry! The wall is closing!Priest
  • Please understand. They are our friends.Priest
  • BILLY, LOOK AT ME! Please, put the gun down.Priest
  • Time, not important. Only life is important.Mondoshawan
  • Billy, look at me, look at me. I am your friend.Priest

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