Movie Quiz: Only Science Fiction Lovers Can Pass 9/9!

When The Fifth Element was released in 1997, Luc Besson was at the height of his fame. After the French successes of Subway, Le Grand bleu and Nikita in the 80s, the director began to turn to America and in 1994, for his next film, Leon, he called on some well-known names in the Atlantic, such as Gary Oldman or Danny Aiello. again.

He took it a step further three years later with his titanic SF project at the time, offering himself mega-star Bruce Willis (if you want to play his career, click here), also at the height of his fame, when the third part of the Die Hard saga, A Day in Hell, it came out two years earlier.

The film airing on TF1 tonight prompts us to present this nine-question quiz on its various storylines. But before you get started, here are some secrets about filming Luc Besson’s crazy project.

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Besson loves France

Luc Besson made sure that the film was of French nationality (even though the majority of the actors were American) by taking into account various selection criteria, both regarding the financial arrangement, for which Gaumont took full responsibility, and the appointment of a French lead. Technical positions (photography, music, editing, etc.) considered especially at the Césars or Oscars. This categorization made it possible for the film to receive financial support from the National Center of Cinematography (CNC).

JP Gaultier wears Bruce Willis

The futuristic and colorful costumes that adorn all the characters in the film are by Jean-Paul Gaultier. In the same year, he released his first haute couture collection “Gaultier Paris”.

Blade Runner again?

In Luc Besson’s film, we meet Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, who is 14 years older than him. Bryon James as Replicator Leon and General Munro respectively…