A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
Awards & Festivals:
Academy Awards – Oscar (Best Film Editing, Best Sound, Best Effects (Sound Effects), Best Effects (Visual Effects)
BAFTA Award – Best Sound, Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects
Mainichi Film Concours Award – Best Foreign Language Film
Saturn Award – Best Science Fiction Film, Best Director
Eddie Award – Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic
Empire Award – Best Film, Best Debut
Golden Screen Award – Best Film
Jupiter Award – Best International Film, Best International Director
Award of the Japanese Academy nomination – Best Foreign Film