The Fifth Element (1997) – Filming Locations
Science Fiction / Action / Adventure · Directed by Luc Besson · Starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich
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.
Where was The Fifth Element filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Opening sequences and establishing shots of futuristic Paris cityscape. Luc Besson filmed extensively in his hometown Paris, using the city's architecture and streets as the foundation for the futuristic setting
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Diva Plavalaguna's scenes and establishing shots of the alien civilization's Earth presence. Rome provided elegant architecture for sequences featuring the glamorous Diva character and alien-influenced environments
- New York City, United States, New York – Korben Dallas's apartment and taxi sequences through futuristic New York. NYC served as the primary setting for the protagonist's storyline, with practical city locations enhanced with practical effects for the futuristic aesthetic
- Isle of Man, United Kingdom, Isle of Man – Exterior environments and location sequences. The Isle of Man provided practical filming locations and production facilities used by Luc Besson's European crew during production