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Ghost in the Shell is a japonais film of genre Science fiction directed by Mamoru Oshii released in USA on 29 march 1996 with Atsuko Tanaka
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Kōkaku Kidōtai
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 29 march 1996
Length 1h22
OriginJapon
Themes Films about altered memories, Films about computing, Films set in the future, Political films, Cyberpunk films, Dystopian films
Rating78%
Ghost in the Shell, known in Japan as Mobile Armored Riot Police: Ghost In The Shell (攻殻機動隊 GHOST IN THE SHELL, Kōkaku Kidōtai Gōsuto In Za Sheru), is a 1995 anime science fiction film based on manga of the same title by Masamune Shirow. The film was written by Kazunori Itō, directed by Mamoru Oshii, animated by Production I.G, and starred the voices of Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ōtsuka and Iemasa Kayumi.
Ghost in the Shell follows the hunt of the public security agency Section 9 for a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master. With the assistance of her team, Motoko Kusanagi tracks and finds their suspect, only to be drawn into a complex sequence of political intrigue and a cover-up as to the identity and goals of the Puppet Master.
The overarching philosophical themes of the film include self-identity in a technologically advanced world. The music, composed by Kenji Kawai, included an ancient Japanese language in a wedding song that serves as a key piece of music leading up to the climax of the movie. Widely considered one of the greatest anime films of all time, Ghost in the Shell received universal acclaim from critics, who praised its visuals, which at the time were the most effective synthesis of traditional cel animation and CG animation. It has served as inspiration for filmmakers such as The Wachowskis.
In 2004, Oshii directed Innocence, billed as a separate work and not a true sequel to Ghost in the Shell. In 2008, Oshii released an updated version of the original film, titled Ghost in the Shell 2.0 that featured new audio and updated 3D computer graphics.
Synopsis
In 2029, the world is interconnected by a vast electronic network that permeates every aspect of life. Much of humanity has access to this network through cybernetic bodies, or "shells", which possess their consciousness and can give them superhuman abilities.Actors
Atsuko Tanaka
(Motoko Kusanagi (voice))
Akio Ōtsuka
(Batou (voice))
Iemasa Kayumi
(Puppetmaster (voice))
Kōichi Yamadera
(Togusa)
Tamio Ōki
(Aramaki)
Ghost in the Shell
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