Contact (1997)

"Contact" is a 1997 science fiction drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis, based on the novel by Carl Sagan. The story follows a scientist named Dr. Ellie Arroway, played by Jodie Foster, who receives a message from extraterrestrial beings. As humanity grapples with the implications of contact with an alien intelligence, Ellie undergoes a transformative journey of discovery and self-realization. The film explores themes of faith, science, and the nature of the universe.