Cross-Cultural Film Analysis - GattacaFilm SummaryVincent is destined to be a second-class citizen, conceived naturally, rather than in a laboratory. He was born into a world that discriminates by genetics, rather than religion, race or gender. In order to gain access to the Gattaca Corporation and realize his dream of going to Titan, he takes on the identity of Jerome Morrow, a person with ideal genes but paralyzed by an accident. He uses Jerome's hair, blood, urine and skin to pass all the tests and is ready to fulfill his lifelong wish when the mission director is assassinated. He inadvertently loses one of his eyelashes at the scene and becomes the prime suspect in the case. The killer is believed to be another Gattaca administrator, initially overlooked because his DNA profile indicates that violence is not in his nature. Vincent eventually leaves for his mission to Titan.DiscussionCulture shock due to contact with unfamiliar cultures (Stephen Bochner, 2003)Culture shock is something Vincent experiences as he makes the transition from a culture of second-class citizens to a culture of superiority as he takes on the identity of the genetically superior Jerome. The first phase of culture shock is the honeymoon period (Bochner, 2003). Vincent experiences this before meeting Jerome for the first time and the thought of realizing his lifelong dream is active. He then goes through a period of fear and denial where he has no confidence and actually refuses to follow through with the plan. He is discussed by the real Jerome, who needs money to pay for his alcohol addiction, and is prepared to lie and cheat just to succeed. Situations similar to this occur regularly in organizations where people are willing to lie, cheat, and steal to achieve success, typically financial success; and management must address them effectively. As time passes Vincent gradually adapts to new expectations within the Gattaca Corporation. One cross-cultural obstacle to overcome was the difficulty Vincent has accepting himself as Jerome, which is essential if he is to succeed in Gattaca and not give up his cover. This is overcome by the real Jerome who refers to Vincent as Jerome when they talk. One thing this painting doesn't discuss is the idea of ​​never being able to come to terms with the new culture.