Page One: ‘Gattaca’ (1997)

Written by Andrew Niccol

Movies are primarily a visual medium. Page One of Gattaca reminds us of that face with its visceral, visual writing.

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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