Ghost in the Shell: Mamoru Oshii's cult animated film

Ghost in the Shell is a Japanese animated film directed by Mamoru Oshii, considered a milestone of the cyberpunk genre. Originally released in 1995 in Japan and in 1997 in France, the feature adapts Masamune Shirow's manga and stands out for its philosophical reflection on identity, consciousness and the nature of humanity in the digital age. The story follows Motoko Kusanagi, a female cyborg member of an elite cyber-police unit, in pursuit of an elusive hacker known as the Puppet Master.

Where and when can you see Ghost in the Shell in France?

Ghost in the Shell will be broadcast on Max from May 16, 2025 and is already available on Mubi.

A virtual hunt on the edge of consciousness

Set in an ultra-connected futuristic Japan, Ghost in the Shell features Major Motoko Kusanagi, who moves between humanity and technology. Her quest for the mysterious Puppet Master becomes a plunge into her own ontological doubts. Between action, contemplation and philosophy, the film combines technology and introspection in a richly visual universe.

Synopsis: In a future where humans and machines merge, a cybernetic agent pursues an elusive hacker to understand the secrets of her own consciousness.

For fans of science fiction and intellectual animation

Ghost in the Shell could captivate fans of philosophicalscience fiction, in the tradition of Blade Runner or Matrix, two films that have claimed its influence. It will also appeal to fans of sophisticated Japanese animation, akin to Akira or the works of the Madhouse studio. The complexity of the subject and the cyberpunk aesthetic will appeal to a curious and demanding audience.

The essentials about Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell is a cult animated film by Mamoru Oshii that combines action, philosophy and futuristic aesthetics. Through the hunt for a mysterious hacker, it questions the essence of human consciousness in a world dominated by digital technologies.

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