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

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.

Loading countdown...
Pornocracy: The New Sex Multinationals

Pornocracy: The New Sex Multinationals

2017

Camping - Die Geschichte einer Leidenschaft

Camping - Die Geschichte einer Leidenschaft

2021

Les Charlots en folie

Les Charlots en folie

2024

Mengele, the hunt for a Nazi criminal

Mengele, the hunt for a Nazi criminal

2017

Titanic: The New Evidence

Titanic: The New Evidence

2017

Microcosmos

Microcosmos

1996

Les Lycéens, le Traître et les Nazis

Les Lycéens, le Traître et les Nazis

2019

Rue du Conservatoire

Rue du Conservatoire

2024

Linee d'ombra

Linee d'ombra

2007

Documentary of  Baby Assassins

Documentary of Baby Assassins

2024

Hart Crane: An Exegesis

Hart Crane: An Exegesis

2012

Alien Endgame

Alien Endgame

2022

Room 999

Room 999

2023

Concode, an Epic Saga

Concode, an Epic Saga

2019

Edward Said: The Last Interview

Edward Said: The Last Interview

2004

Unrest

Unrest

2017

Le Diable de la République : 40 ans de Front national

Le Diable de la République : 40 ans de Front national

2011

Fragments of a Life Loved

Fragments of a Life Loved

2023

Shouting Through The Letterhole

Shouting Through The Letterhole

The Thing Expanded

The Thing Expanded