Gattaca (1997) — Screenplay
In a genetically stratified future, a man with inferior DNA assumes a stolen identity to enter a space program that would reject him.
- Written by
- Andrew Niccol
- Genre
- Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Length
- 116 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in world-building through visual and verbal restraint; genetic discrimination is revealed via subtle details rather than exposition. Its tight, three-act structure and morally complex protagonist offer rich study in character-driven tension, while the noir-influenced dialogue and pacing keep the premise gripping.
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