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A 1997 science fiction film directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis. Set in the future, a decorated former soldier turned cabbie becomes involved in a race against time to save the universe from absolute evil

The Fifth Element is a 1997 science fiction film directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis. Set in the future, a decorated former soldier turned cabbie becomes involved in a race against time to save the universe from absolute evil.

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Is any reason given for the low sea level?

In the Fifth Element, we see a great shot of future NYC which shows the statue of liberty and other recognizable elements sitting way up high on small mountains, with the sea line far below present day. Is any reason given for this low sea level…
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Why did the police totally ignore the "I'm a meat popsicle" response?

Cop: Are you classified as human? Korben Dallas: Negative. I'm a meat popsicle. OK, that's funny. Haha. Except, any self-respecting NY-"I Will Nock Your Punk-ass Down"-PD cop would immediately teach you not to be a smart-ass if you pull something…
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What does a MultiPass do?

One of the most-remembered catch phrases of The Fifth Element is when Leeloo, at the spaceport about to board the starship to Phloston Paradise, exclaims, Leeloo Dallas MultiPass! At this point, she holds up what looks like a smart card of some…
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Did Luc Besson ever explain why Zorg really wants the arrival of the evil?

What exactly does Zorg expect from the arrival of the "Great Evil"? Once it would have reached the temple, life would turn into death, including Zorg's life. He tried to explain to Fr. Vito Cornelius why, but it still doesn't make sense. What did…
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How did Plava Laguna intend to deliver the stones to Leeloo?

In The Fifth Element, Leeloo was to meet with the diva Plava Laguna on Fhloston Paradise and retrieve the stones. The Diva had promised to deliver the stones to Leeloo after the concert, but was tragically killed in the attack by the Mangalores.…
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Is ever explained why the "burning moon" wants to destroy Earth?

DVK's recent question got me thinking about something I thought when I first saw "The fifth Element". From the setting it is obvious that there are multiple alien species, which means that there are many planets capable of creating life, and even…
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What was the deal with Korben's neighbor?

I just re-watched The Fifth Element last night, and I realized there was something I'd never understood. When Korben Dallas is selected for a mission by his former commanders, they rig a contest to get him two tickets to Fhloston Paradise. This…
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Why is Leeloo a human in shape in The Fifth Element?

After they recover the only living cells left from the accident when the Mondoshawans' spacecraft is destroyed, they rebuild a body using the the genetic information from those cells. That body is Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who obviously isn't human…
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How deep was the fog?

In The Fifth Element the city of New York appears to have a perpetual layer of fog clinging to its lower levels. Presumably this fog reaches all the way to the ground, but I don't recall this being mentioned in the movie. Is there any official…
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Why is Leeloo's recovered hand armoured when she doesn't need armour after reconstruction?

It's been a long time since I last saw The Fifth Element, but I don't recall why she is so heavily armoured, or if we see her in armour before reconstruction. She seems to function fine, after reconstruction, if not better, without it because of her…
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Does Leeloo have telepathic powers?

In The Fifth Element, when the general taunts Leeloo, she stares him in the eye and his eyes look a bit hypnotized before she growls and punches through the tube. A few moments later, she sort of stares at the scientist/medic as she considers her…
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What if anything is known about "the Federated Territories" besides the size of its population?

In Luc Besson's 1997 The Fifth Element (IMDb, Wikipedia) actor Tommy Lister Jr. (IMDb, Wikipedia) plays President Lindberg of the Federated Territories. He is announced as such in the linked clip below where he's in voice contact with a military…
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How does Leeloo know Vito Cornelius' name?

I saw it in French but if I remember correctly during the fog scene in the Fifth Element: KORBEN: Are you OK? LEELOO: Priest... KORBEN: Priest? You need a doctor... LEELOO: Priest! Vito... Cornelius! (faints) How does she know that the priest of…
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Why didn't the Fifth Element help Mondoshawans to defend against Mangalore attack?

The Fifth Element is a "Supreme Warrior". If so, why didn't she take up the defense of Mondoshawan ship against Mangalore attack? Was that because she was in cryosleep at the moment? Or not "human-awakened" by sweet and sappy romantic feelings?
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What happened between Korben and Leeloo?

At the very end of The Fifth Element, Korben and Leeloo are stripped and placed in some kind of healing device. Is this strictly for medical purposes, or are we to believe that they engaged in sexual intercourse?
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