Gattaca . Andrew Niccol . PG-13 . 1997
In the future, genetic makeup determines everyone's specific role in society, but Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) does not qualify genetically to be an astronaut. When he finds a way to circumvent the system, police start investigating his secret.
This trailer succeeds because the director provides dystopian elements of a scientifically manipulated society in the future, where the individual is at the mercy of the state. Each person's fate is predetermined by DNA, and everyone is born into a specific social class based on his or her genetic code. The dystopian element in the trailer is conveyed by the groups of people acting in unison and dressed uniformly, creating the impression that they are components of a machine, lacking free will and identity. The protagonist's dilemma is clear as he works to overcome his classification and escape his assigned role. The director flashes a series of images on the screen that convey the scientific tyranny of the society. The narration accompanying the trailer raises questions to instill anxiety and suspense in the audience about the uncontrollable nature of Gattaca.
In my own dystopian trailer, the cacophony of background battle sounds and martial music, along with archival footage of soldiers marching will suggest the horrific nature of the story.
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