Animation Frontiers
(NR) Japan – 1 hr 23 min
1995 · d. Mamoru Oshii
Starring Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Akio Ôtsuka
In a noirish future, a cybernetic agent races against time to find “The Puppet Master,” a shadowy entity behind a computer virus that can take over human hosts. A major influence on The Matrix, this animated cult classic gives serious consideration to consciousness, AI, and transhumanism without skimping on the cyberpunk action.
This screening is presented in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar taught by Andrew Owen, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
Wednesday, July 29
7.15
