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Ghost in the Shell

FromMamoru Oshii

Year1995

Duration79min.

The unparalleled original based on the manga by Masamune Shirow, a milestone in Japanese animation art.

A mysterious "Puppet Master" infiltrates the minds of unsuspecting citizens, turning them into puppets. After a thrilling high-tech chase, a combat unit led by the beautiful half-cyborg Kusanagi finally captures the elusive phantom. It turns out to be a rogue prototype of a virtual secret agent, developed for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The spy from the computer world presents Kusanagi with the most important decision of her life when he proposes they merge into one.

The film's brilliant visual design, unique aesthetics, evocative music, and captivating story make this enthralling cinematic journey into the 21st century a masterpiece of Japanese film art.

"A stunning piece of speculative fiction, the first truly adult animation film to reach a level of literacy and visual excellence." – James Cameron