Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008)
03 Aug 2008 • Documentary • 1h 9m
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.
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Japanese, English
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Japan, United States
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$148,915