The ‘Harry Canyon’ segment from Heavy Metal presents a chaotic futuristic city, filled with flying cars, neo-noir aesthetics, and a cynical protagonist who moves through a decadent urban world like a lone cab driver. This vision of the future blends gritty science fiction, adult humor, and a visual language rooted in Métal Hurlant. 🚕🌆
That same aesthetic stands as one of the clearest visual influences on The Fifth Element, especially in its depiction of the megacity, aerial traffic, and the pulp tone of the character Korben Dallas. The connection is further reinforced by the influence of artists linked to the Heavy Metal universe, such as Moebius, whose work helped shape the visual identity of the film directed by Luc Besson. 🚀🎬