GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995)

In the organizer's words:

JAP 1995, Feature film, 82 min, FSK 16

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Language: OmU (Japanese with German subtitles)

Content Notes: 1, 3

In Japan in the year 2029, the optimization of human bodies through artificial implants is part of everyday life. Even parts of the brain can be replaced by a cyberbrain that can be fed with digital data. This creates cyborgs made up of technical parts, their human biocapsule (shell) and their identity (ghost). When a hacker threatens to penetrate all the shells and manipulate them, a special unit under Major Motoko Kusanagi is set on him. Major herself has an artificial body that gives her superhuman powers - but still contains a human spirit.

Mamoru Oshii's cult film is considered a milestone in film history that helped the anime genre gain worldwide recognition. The mixture of impressive action sequences and the negotiation of philosophical questions has also had a significant stylistic influence on classics such as THE MATRIX. The issues and fears raised could not be more topical in today's discussion about artificial intelligence, while at the same time the film depicts design solutions that we are already approaching in the present.

With introduction before the movie.

ENG: In 2029, cyborgs are made up of technical parts, their human biocapsule (shell) and their identity (ghost). When a hacker threatens to break into all the shells and manipulate them, a special unit under Major Motoko Kusanagi is sent after him. Major herself has an artificial body that gives her superhuman powers - but which still contains a human mind.
Mamoru Oshii's cult film is considered a milestone in film history. The mixture of impressive action sequences and the negotiation of philosophical questions has had a significant influence on classics such as THE MATRIX. The topics and fears raised could not be more relevant in today's discussion about AI, while at the same time the film depicts design solutions that we are already approaching in the present. (Japanese with German subtitles)

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