Most Expensive Non-Hollywood Movie
Even amidst all the glitz and glamour, “The Fifth Element” never obtained the official status of a Hollywood blockbuster. However, in 1997, due to the extensive utilization of intricate visual effects and CGI by the creators, the production budget soared far beyond the initial intentions of Luc Besson and his team.
It eventually secured the distinction of being the most costly film ever crafted outside of Hollywood at that time, boasting a budget of approximately $95 million (as reported by The Numbers). Such a figure was nearly unheard of in the European film industry during the 1990s.
