Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

Aug 3 2008 N/A 1h 9m
Documentary

A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.

Plot

A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition hand made special effects alive. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various other crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures or risked life and limb as suit actors. A celebration of the craftsmanship done to bring to life some of cinema's most iconic and memorable monsters through a distinct Japanese art-form.

Written by

Ed Godziszewski, Steve Ryfle

Directed by

Norman England

Cast

Alex Cox, Yasuyuki Inoue, Shûsuke Kaneko

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan, United States of America

Production Companies

Happy Enterprises Productions

Languages

English

Awards

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