Fifth element

Diva Plavalaguna is a famous and revered operatic performer in the film's universe. She is the trusted contact of the Mondoshawans, who entrusted the elemental stones to her for safekeeping before their demise at the hands of Mangalore mercenaries. The Diva is referenced, though not by identity, as the contact Leeloo is meant to meet with to obtain the stones early in the film. She would be located on Fhloston at a luxurious hotel where she was set to perform. She is described as having…

Fifth Element 1997

Fifth Element Costumes. pinterest: @k8dumas ✰

“bringing back the costume design in the fifth element (1997) by jean paul gaultier in honor of his birthday”

On its 20th anniversary, we take a look at the designer's work on the cult film

Mila Jovovich

For today's post I would like to tackle Leeloo's name. Her entire name. Long before I had ever seen her name in actual print, I could say it. And I learned by continually watching the scene in the film where she and Korben have their nervous introductions, with Leeloo aiming a gun to Korben, offended that he'd kissed her without her permission. Eventually I had it down, but spelling it was another task entirely. The official film site from 1997 spelled her name as such: Well, I could get…