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Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War

2021 · 118 min

A dense, cerebral cyberpunk experience with measured pacing, political intrigue, and bursts of action, rewarding close attention.

Directed by
Kenji Kamiyama, Michihito Fujii
Genres
Animation, Action, Science fiction
Starring
Atsuko Tanaka, Osamu Saka, Akio Otsuka
Overview
In the year 2045, after an economic disaster known as the Synchronized Global Default, rapid developments in AI propelled the world to enter a state of "Sustainable War". However, the public is not aware of the threat that AI has towards the human race. A compilation film with newly added footage.

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Stream in the UK
  • Netflix
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Directed by
Kenji Kamiyama, Michihito Fujii
Genres
Animation, Action, Science fiction
Starring
Atsuko Tanaka, Osamu Saka, Akio Otsuka
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • technology
  • conspiracy
  • war
  • identity
  • power
Places
  • big city
Era
near-future
Audience
adult
Form
  • animated
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism4
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity7
Emotional weight5

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Directed by
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Written by
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118 min
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