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Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

DIRECTED BY Jonathan Bellés
RUNTIME 65 minutes

In-Theater Screening

Sat, December 13
@ 11:30am CDT

at FACETS, Chicago, IL
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Synopsis

A thoughtful documentary exploring the life and legacy of Ishiro Honda, the creator of Godzilla and one of Japan’s most influential filmmakers. Through interviews and archival materials, the film examines how Honda’s wartime experiences and reflections on the atomic bomb shaped his artistic vision and enduring contributions to Japanese cinema.

Film Credits

PRODUCERS Jonathan Bellés
WRITER Jonathan Bellés
EDITOR  Jonathan Bellés, José Luis Romeu
CINEMATOGRAPHER Ségolène Lacourte, Óscar Rivero
PRINCIPAL CAST HONDA Ryuji, HONDA-YUN Yuuko, KUROSAWA Hisao, HIGUCHI Shinji, Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski
PRODUCTION COMPANY Daifilms
RELEASE YEAR 2024

Dir. Jonathan Bellés

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