Scene Analysis Gattaca

Symmetrical shot of Irene – face, uniform and background are all symmetrical.
Two shot, both actors are in the shot, all men in the background are wearing suits of a particular era.
Another two shot, escalator in the background represents ambition, leading up to the heavens.Car in the foreground is from a particular era.
Spiral staircase represents double helix DNA, and the stark background is referring to the idea that a human is only as valuable as their DNA, as there are no other features.
Blood represents truth
Over the shoulder shot, Irene’s hair comes apart for the first time when she becomes distressed.
Another over the shoulder shot – Final line in the film – it is possible. Referring to the main idea of the film that the quality of ambition or human spirit is far more powerful and important than genetics.

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