The Fifth Element

Question 1

This is the name of Bruce Willis’ character in the Fifth Element.

Answer 1

Korben Dallas

Question 2

Once a special forces major, Bruce Willis’ character holds this occupation in the Fifth Element.

Answer 2

Taxi driver

Question 3

Scenes depicted as taking place in Egypt were actually filmed in this West African country.

Answer 3

Mauritania

Question 4

This famed French cartoonist, creator of comics Blueberry and Arzach, provided inspiration for the film and was actually hired to help with production design. He later went on to sue Besson, claming that the film plagiarized his comic The Incal.

Answer 4

Jean “Mœbius” Giraud

Question 5

This French comic strip artist was also brought on to help out with production design. He created Valerian, which Besson would later go on to adapt into a film.

Answer 5

Jean-Claude Mézières

Question 6

At the start of the film, the Mondoshawans come to collect a weapon for sake-keeping due to the risk created by what event on Earth.

Answer 6

World War I

Question 7

Priest Vito Cornelius is played by this British actor, who won a 1998 Best Actor BAFTA for his performance in the title role of King Lear.

Answer 7

Ian Holm

Question 8

This evil brutish alien race hired by Gary Oldman’s character in the film share a name with an Indian coastal city.

Answer 8

Mangalore(s)

Question 9

This is the name of Milla Jovovich’s character in the Fifth Element.

Answer 9

Leeloo

Question 10

The elemental stones Bruce Willis and co. are looking were located inside of what character.

Answer 10

Diva Plavalaguna

Question 11

Earth is consolidated into this single country in the Fifth Element.

Answer 11

The Federated Territories

Question 12

This former pro wrestler plays the role of President Linberg in the Fifth Element.

Answer 12

Tom “Tiny” Lister Jr.

Question 13

This British musician played the “Right Arm” to Oldman’s character in the Fifth Element.

Answer 13

Tricky

Question 14

This British stand-up comedian played Fog, a sailor-type on the luxury cruise, in the Fifth Element.

Answer 14

Lee Evans

Question 15

This former teenage heartthrob played the role of Billy Masterson, an assistant to Professor Pacoli in one of the Fifth Element’s flashback scenes in Egypt.

Answer 15

Luke Perry

Question 16

John Neville plays General Staedart in the Fifth Element. He is best known for his starring role in this Terry Gilliam film.

Answer 16

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Question 17

This actor turned down the role of Korben Dallas.

Answer 17

Mel Gibson

Question 18

After production paused for the Fifth Element in 1992 due to financial issues, Besson continued to work on the script while directing this 1994 film.

Answer 18

Leon: The Professional

Question 19

Some speculate that Chris Tucker’s character Rubi Rhod is a combination of these two elements.

Answer 19

Rubidium, Rhodium

Question 20

This is the name of the luxury cruise in the Fifth Element.

Answer 20

Fhloston Paradise

Question 21

Gary Oldman says Zorg is a combination of two characters: one a former third-party presidential candidate, the other a famous cartoon character.

Answer 21

Ross Perot, Bugs Bunny

Question 22

The “Diva Dance” was sung by this Albanian soprano.

Answer 22

Inva Mula

Question 23

Gary Oldman took the role of Zorg because Luc Besson agreed to finance and direct this film, which was Oldman’s writing and directorial debut.

Answer 23

Nil By Mouth

Question 24

The Fifth Element was Jovovich’s first film since taking a three-year break from acting to focus on singing, which she began after this 1993 coming-of-age film.

Answer 24

Dazed & Confused

Question 25

This French fashionista, who served as the creative director of Hermes from 2003 to 2010, did costume design for the film.

Answer 25

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Question 26

Chris Tucker was Besson’s second-choice for the role of Ruby Rhod behind this cultural icon.

Answer 26

Prince