‘The Fifth Element’ is back in select theaters Nov. 17 and 20

Calling all sci-fi fans! Time to get out your multi-pass as Fathom Events is giving fans a chance to relive the Summer of ’97 by bringing Luc Besson’s groundbreaking The Fifth Element back to select cinemas nationwide on Sunday, Nov.17 and Wednesday, Nov. 20. 

From its opening scenes in 1914 Egypt to its towering views of 23rd Century New York City, and its mind-expanding journey to the faraway world of Fhloston Paradise, The Fifth Element follows cab driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) as he discovers that the fate of the world is contained within the mysterious Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who literally drops from the sky and into his life. To save humanity, he must protect her from the evil industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman), who is embroiled in an intergalactic war between the Mondoshawans and the Mangalores.

The spectacular odyssey across space and time also stars Ian Holm as the mysterious Vito Cornelius, Chris Tucker as hyperactive radio host Ruby Rhod, and Luke Perry as Billy Masterson. 

Conceived by Luc Besson when he was 16, The Fifth Element became a passion project and took more than 20 years to bring to the screen. The film was nominated for eight César Awards, France’s top cinematic honor, and received three awards, including Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.

Each screening features an exclusive introduction by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, exploring the continued influence of this landmark sci-fi fable.

Locally, the film will be screened at Island 16 Cinema de Lux in Holtsville, Regal Cinemas in Ronkonkoma, AMC Loews 17 in Stony Brook, and Showcase and Regal Cinemas in Farmingdale, To order tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

See preview here.