GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE
Special Features: 20th Anniversary. New 4K Restoration
In the year 2032, the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. A string of murders perpetrated by a prototype android model has drawn the attention of Public Security Section 9, a unit specializing in counter-cyberterrorism. With none of the victims' families pressing charges, suspicions arise regarding the nature of the androids and their production company. Over the course of the investigation, the almost entirely cyber-bodied agent Batou and his still-human partner Togusa embark on a journey through a technological dystopia, taking on ferocious Yakuza thugs, devious hackers, government bureaucrats and corporate criminals to uncover the shocking truth behind the crime. Acclaimed director Mamoru Oshii pushes further into the world and concepts first developed in his groundbreaking GHOST IN THE SHELL, considered one of the most important and iconic anime films ever made. With its thought-provoking speculations on artificial intelligence— which only become more relevant — GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE celebrates its 20th anniversary in a lustrous new 4K restoration, along with 16 minutes of bonus materials, featuring an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. DIR/SCR Mamoru Oshii, from the manga by Masamune Shirow; PROD Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Toshio Suzuki. Japan, 2004, color, 99 min plus 16 min bonus content. In Japanese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. NOT RATED
No AFI Member passes accepted.
Run Time: 115 Minutes
Opening Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024
Genre: Anime, cyberpunk
