Gattaca (1997)
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Gattaca is a 1997 science fiction film produced in the US that depicts a future society that uses reproductive technology [5] and genetic engineering in order to produce genetically enhanced human beings. By selectively choosing certain genes [6], scientists and physicians ensure that individuals born using reproductive technologies have desirable physical and psychological traits and prevent undesirable traits. The film tells the story of Vincent Freeman, a man conceived without the aid of reproductive technology [5], who works to overcome his genetic disadvantages compared to his enhanced counterparts in order to achieve his dream of a career in space travel. The film was directed and written by Andrew Niccol and released by Columbia Pictures in Culver City, California, on 24 October 1997. Gattaca addresses the ethical uses of biotechnology, gene manipulation, and genetic engineering, and the film illustrates the debate over human genetic engineering research and implications.
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