Documentary · Japan · 2008 · 1h 9m

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

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects poster
Director
Norman England
Cast
Alex Cox as Narrator Akira Tsuburaya as Himself Teruyoshi Nakano as Himself Akira Takarada as Himself Yoshio Tsuchiya as Himself Shogo Tomiyama as Himself
Crew
Hiroo Takaoka — Director of Photography Yasu Inoue — Editor Steve Ryfle — Writer Ed Godziszewski — Writer Ed Godziszewski — Producer Steve Ryfle — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Norman England Director Hiroo Takaoka Director of Photography Yasu Inoue Editor Steve Ryfle Writer Ed Godziszewski Writer Ed Godziszewski Producer Steve Ryfle Producer
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