Gattaca (1997)

Gattaca is a 1997 science fiction and drama film. Directed and written by Andrew Niccol, the film features actors such as Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law.

Gattaca is a science fiction drama film set in a dystopian future dominated by genetic perfection. The film is about the genetically weak Vincent Freeman, who dreams of going into space and struggles to achieve it.

Vincent Freeman had a heart problem in his childhood and was therefore considered genetically weak. Such people in society are called "incredible" and humiliated. However, Vincent's dream is to work and explore in space.

Vincent collaborates with Jerome Morrow, who has a high-quality genetic profile. Jerome is a physically disabled but genetically perfect person by accident. Vincent changes his identity using Jerome's genetic material and continues as "Jerome" with a high quality genetic profile.

Vincent applies for a job at the space exploration center Gattaca and is successfully recruited. However, after an employee's murder, Vincent's identity is compromised and he is wanted by the cops. Vincent tries to hide his identity by replacing his DNA sample with a fake one.

As Vincent prepares for space travel, events take an unexpected turn and a friend dies. On top of that, Vincent's true identity seems to be revealed. However, Vincent is launched into space in one last effort and fulfills his dream.

Gattaca draws attention as a film about how genetic perfection affects people's lives and the power of individual perseverance. The film tells the story of Vincent's desire to fulfill his dream and struggle to transcend himself despite his genetic weakness.

Gattaca draws attention as a film about how genetic perfection affects people's lives and the power of individual perseverance. The film was also praised for its music, atmosphere and acting performances.

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• Gattaca is director and screenwriter Andrew Niccol's feature debut. The film received critically positive reviews, especially at its premiere, and won many awards.
• The movie is named after it, which consists of four nucleotide bases that represent some DNA fragments: guanine (G), adenine (A), thymine (T), and cytosine (C). These four nucleotides make up the genetic material of an organism.
• During the making of the movie, Ethan Hawke attended a real medical school and did research on heart surgery techniques. In the heart surgery scene in the movie, one of the students that Hawke operated on in real life was cast.
• The soundtrack for the movie was composed by composer Michael Nyman. The album was nominated for "Best Soundtrack" at the Grammy Awards in 2000.
• The shooting of the movie took place in California. Gattaca's skyscrapers are inspired by the skyscrapers of the real skyscraper, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by Frank Gehry.
• During the making of the movie, discussions about biotechnology and genetic engineering escalated. Some critics felt that the film served as an important warning about future technology.
• The film's lead actor, Ethan Hawke, became close friends with director Andrew Niccol during the making of the film and later appeared in several films directed by Niccol.

Director : Andrew Niccol
Writer : Andrew Niccol
Director of Photography : Slawomir Idziak
Music : Michael Nyman
Production : 1997 - USA - 106 m.
Genre : Action / Drama / Science Fiction / Thriller

CAST :

Ethan Hawke

Uma Thurman

Jude Law

Gore Vidal

Xander Berkeley

Jayne Brook