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Gattaca (English with French subtitles)
Location
Main screening room
Date
July 24th, 2024
Duration
106 min
Cycle
Science fiction

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Winner of the Best Motion Picture Award, 1997 Sitges Film Festival

Gattaca
Directed by
Andrew Niccol
Language
English with French subtitles
Actors
Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Alan Arkin
Origins
USA
Year
1997
Duration
106 min
Genre
Drama, science fiction, thriller
Format
Digital
Synopsis

In a society where eugenics is widely practiced, it's common to prefer people with perfect genetics, especially for the job of astronaut. Vincent, a simple child conceived naturally, tries to pass himself off as Jerome, with impeccable genetics, to achieve this.

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Andrew Niccol

Andrew Niccol is a New Zealand screenwriter, producer, and director. Beginning his career in advertising, it was by selling his script for The Truman Show (1998) that he managed to direct his debut feature film, Gattaca (1997). A science fiction film characterized by its elegant aesthetics and exceptional craftsmanship, Gattaca earned widespread critical acclaim. Following this success, Niccol ventured into different genres, delivering the satirical hit Simone (2002) before delving into a gritty and cynical narrative with Lord of War (2005), starring Nicolas Cage. After a brief hiatus, Niccol returned in 2011 with In Time (2011), featuring Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried. He then embarked on directing the first installment of a prospective science fiction franchise for teenagers, The Host (2013), followed promptly by Good Kill (2014), which garnered praise from critics and competed at the Venice Film Festival.

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