Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Gaumont, Columbia Pictures
Home video distributors
Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States)
Awards
BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, César Award for Best Cinematography, César Award for Best Director, César Award for Best Production Design
Setting
New York City
Filming locations
Iceland, London, Pinewood Studios
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Popcorn Frights Film Festival 2022 - Features
- Academy Awards 1998 academy_award
- César Awards 1998 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1997 generic
- European Film Awards 1997 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Fifth Element | |
| Québec French title | Le Cinquième élément |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Columbia TriStar Home Video (cat. no. 82403) | 1997, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Fifth Element (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Eric Serra (1997) | 7 releases, 2017-2022: Gaumont, MCA Records, Mondo, Wagram Music |
| CD | The Fifth Element (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Eric Serra (1997) | 28 releases, 1997-2014: Epic, Gaumont, Sony Music, Virgin (+2 more) |
| Cassette | Le Cinquième Elément - Promo Radio - 4 Messages - Eric Serra (1997) | 1 release, 1997: Gaumont |
| Cassette | The Fifth Element (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Eric Serra (1997) | 15 releases, 1997-1999: Always Records, Astra, CD Club, EMI (+6 more) |
| MiniDisc | The Fifth Element (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Eric Serra (1997) | 1 release, 1997: Virgin |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1997 82403 |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
