In the colorful future, cabdriver Korben Dallas unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep the great evil and Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg at bay.
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Luc Besson’s dazzling space opera spans a 23rd-century New York and a distant paradise resort – built largely at England’s Pinewood Studios, with a London opera house for the famous Diva and the deserts of Mauritania for its ancient world.
Where was The Fifth Element filmed?
The Fifth Element was filmed at Pinewood Studios in England, with the London opera house for the Diva scene and the deserts of Mauritania.
Every Fifth Element location, explained
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The spaceship and city – Pinewood
The Fhloston Paradise resort, Korben’s garage and much of the film were built at Pinewood Studios near London.
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The Diva’s opera – Royal Opera House
The unforgettable Diva performance used the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.
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The ancient temple – Mauritania
The opening’s desert temple used the country of Mauritania in West Africa.
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Iceland and London
Further scenes used Iceland and locations around London.
Planning a visit
The Royal Opera House in London – home of the Diva’s aria – is a real, visitable landmark, while the deserts of Mauritania supplied the film’s ancient world.
The Fifth Element Fun Facts
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Built at Pinewood Much of the future world was built at England’s Pinewood Studios.
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The Diva's opera house The famous Diva scene used London’s Royal Opera House.
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Mauritania's deserts The opening temple used the West African country of Mauritania.
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Gaultier costumes The wild costumes were designed by Jean Paul Gaultier.
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A Besson passion project Luc Besson first dreamed up the story as a teenager.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Fifth Element filmed?
At Pinewood Studios in England, with London’s Royal Opera House for the Diva scene and the deserts of Mauritania.
Where was the Diva scene filmed?
The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Royal Opera House is a visitable London landmark.
