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

1h 9min

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.

Production Companies

Happy Enterprises Productions

Classic Media

Red Circle, Inc.

Release date

3rd Aug 2008

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English, 日本語