Gattaca

Gattaca is a 1997 American science fiction film directed by Andrew Niccol, starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Jude Law. The film presents a biopunk vision of a near future society driven by eugenics, where potential children are conceived through genetic selection to ensure they possess the best hereditary traits of their parents. Genetic engineering has resulted in a class system based on genetic superiority.

The film's title, Gattaca, is constructed using the DNA base letters: G, A, T, and C (Guanine, Adenine, Thymine, and Cytosine). These are the building blocks of DNA, the molecule that carries genetic instructions for all known living organisms.

The plot follows Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke), a naturally conceived "In-Valid" individual who dreams of space travel but is genetically inferior according to Gattaca Aerospace Corporation’s standards. He assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), a genetically superior "Valid" athlete paralyzed in an accident, in order to circumvent the system and pursue his ambitions.

Gattaca explores themes of genetic determinism, discrimination, the pursuit of dreams against overwhelming odds, and the nature of human potential. It raises ethical questions about the implications of genetic engineering and its potential to create a stratified society based on genetic makeup. The film is noted for its retro-futuristic aesthetic and its philosophical examination of what truly defines an individual.