“Blade Runner” (1982)

Ridley Scott’s 1982 film “Blade Runner” stands as a seminal work in science fiction cinema, renowned for its dystopian vision of a future Los Angeles and its profound exploration of what it means to be human. Based on Philip K. Dick’s novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”, the film delves into themes of artificial intelligence, the essence of humanity, and the ethical implications of technological advancement.

Set in 2019, “Blade Runner” portrays a world where synthetic humans known as replicants are bio-engineered by the powerful Tyrell Corporation to serve humans in off-world colonies. The narrative centers on Rick Deckard (played by Harrison Ford), a “blade runner” tasked with hunting down and “retiring” (a euphemism for killing) rogue replicants who defy their limited lifespan and return to Earth seeking extended life.