Attack on Titan
dir. Shinji Higuchi · 2015
Feature
Survival
Mood
Dark / Tense
Look
stark, desaturated landscapes contrasted with grotesque titan designs
Structure
linear progression with escalating tension and conflict
Plot
100 years ago, titans suddenly appeared on Earth. Soon, human civilization veered on collapse due to the titans. Humans then built a giant wall to defend themselves. Within the giant walls, humans lived in peace, but, 100 years later, the giant wall is broken.
Why watch
"Attack on Titan" thrusts viewers into a harrowing world where humanity's last bastion is under siege, exploring the fragility of civilization against monstrous forces. With its relentless pacing and dark themes, this film is a visceral experience that challenges the very essence of survival.
Cultural context
Japanese anime influence on global cinemathemes of isolation and survival in contemporary societyreflections on societal collapse and resilience