Event

Oshii Mamoru, dir. Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell, known in Japan as Mobile Armored Riot Police: Ghost In The Shell (攻殻機動隊), is a 1995 science fiction anime film based on manga of the same title by Masamune Shirow. Ghost in the Shell follows the hunt by 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. Widely considered one of the greatest anime films of all time, critics particularly 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.

All are welcome to attend; screenings will be followed by short discussions.