Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Not Rated
Documentary
Starring: Alex Cox, Akira Tsuburaya, Teruyoshi Nakano, Akira Takarada, Yoshio Tsuchiya
Writer: Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski
Release Date:
August 3, 2008
August 3, 2008
Ratings:
8.5 / 10
8.5 / 10
Director:
Norman England
Norman England
Companies:
Happy Enterprises Productions
Happy Enterprises Productions
Overview
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.
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