The main premise or central idea of the film, ‘Gattaca’, is the ‘Triumph of Human Spirit’. This is illustrated by Andrew Niccol’s use of film techniques to emphasise ideas surrounding characters within the film. For example, Niccol emphasises the triumph of the human spirit by using lighter colours to accentuate the theme of belonging in scenes where Vincent feels a sense of identity. Thus through various techniques Andrew Niccol has explored the main premise of this film, the triumph of the human spirit with the attitudes and development of the main characters.
The main premise of this film, the triumph of the human spirit is shown through the use of genoism throughout the film. For example, it is implied that in the society within the film imperfection is frowned upon, and natural births are discriminated against. DNA and genetic modification is highly valued. This is demonstrated in Vincent’s opening monologue when he says, “Discrimination is no longer by race or social status, but by genes. …show more content…
In the film Vincent states that, “There is no gene for fate.” This deals with the human desire to control their fate rather than the willingness to let fate run its course. The society created within Gattaca has decrypted the human DNA and hence, modified it in the way that the fate of beings is decided before they are even born. This is highlighted at the scene of Vincent’s birth, as soon as Vincent was born a blood sample was taken from his body and entered into a machine that gave probability of disease and disorder, and then ultimately, a life expectancy. Throughout the film Vincent is fighting this battle with his ‘predetermined’ fate and ultimately prevails, illustrating the triumph of the human