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The Fifth Element

What is the fifth element?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Film title The Fifth Element[2]
Release year 1997[2]
Director Luc Besson[2]
Four elements Earth, air, fire, water[3]
Fifth element in plot Leeloo, a perfect creature[1]

In the 1997 film *The Fifth Element*, the fifth element is Leeloo, a perfect being who completes the four elemental stones; some interpretations call it the life force or love.

Context

In the 1997 film *The Fifth Element*, the title refers to a mysterious element that completes four elemental stones representing earth, air, fire, and water [3]. The plot identifies this fifth element as Leeloo, a perfect creature who, according to IMDb's plot summary, "conjugates the other four into organic life" [1]. However, interpretations vary: Roger Ebert's review calls the fifth element "the life force itself" [3], while IMDb's FAQ suggests the film implies it is "love" [2]. Thus, the answer depends on the source you consult.

Documented claims

  • The fifth element conjugates the other four into organic life. [1]
  • Roger Ebert says the fifth element is the life force itself. [3]
  • IMDb's FAQ says the film suggests the fifth element is love. [2]

Questions and answers

What is the Fifth Element exactly?

In the film, it is Leeloo, a perfect being who completes the four elemental stones [1]. Some interpretations call it the life force [3] or love [2].

Was the Fifth Element a hit or flop?

The sources provided do not mention box office performance.

Why is the Fifth Element so popular?

The sources provided do not discuss its popularity.

Is the Fifth Element worth watching?

The sources provided do not offer a recommendation.

Sources

  1. Structural Analysis of The Fifth Element — sites.williams.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The Fifth Element (1997) - FAQ — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. The Fifth Element movie review (1997) — rogerebert.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment