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Gattaca (15) + Presentation by Magdalena Skipper

Science on Screen

,Cinema 2
Ethan Hawke in Gattaca

This 90s Academy-Award nominated sci-fi thriller takes places in a world where genetics can help or hinder your chances of success. Starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law.

Writer/director Andrew Niccol’s crafts a world in which a supposedly genetically inferior man assumes the identity of one whom society deems to be superior, in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel. This was Niccol’s first foray into science-fiction filmmaking, but just one year later his script for The Truman Show (Peter Weir, 1998) would leave yet another indelible mark on the sci-fi landscape.

Presenting before the screening will be Dr Magdalena Skipper, Editor-in-Chief of the International science magazine Nature. Dr Skipper is a geneticist who has both conducted and edited genetics and genomics research at the cutting edge. Recalling the early days of her career, Dr Skipper will explore the manner in which these were captured and depicted in films such as Gattaca.

 

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US 1997 dir Andrew Niccol 112 min

Free tickets are available for schools, learn more information here by clicking the link. 

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.