Brewery Arts Center
Established in 1975 to enrich the quality of life by cultivating arts and culture for all.
C5 presents: The History of Film Animation | Ghost in the Shell | Thursday | March 26th 2026
March 26 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$5.00
From hand-drawn satire to cyberpunk philosophy, Ghosts in the Frames: Anime’s Journey explores how Japanese animation evolved into one of the most influential cinematic art forms in the world. This screening traces anime’s roots in early 20th-century animation and follows its transformation into a medium capable of tackling identity, technology, and the nature of humanity itself.
We’ll begin with The Dull Sword (Namakura Gatana) (1917), a pioneering and playful silent short that showcases the early visual language and humor of Japanese animation. The evening culminates with Ghost in the Shell (1996), a landmark sci-fi anime that helped bring the genre to global audiences, blending philosophical depth with groundbreaking visuals and redefining what animated films could achieve.
Join us for a thought-provoking night that honors anime’s past, celebrates its artistic evolution, and examines the ideas that continue to shape its future—on the big screen, where these visions truly resonate.
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