The Monster Island
2002•45m•Released
Documentary
Jörg Buttgereit, a lifelong fan of Japanese monster movies, as he travels to Japan to explore the world of Kaijū cinema — including iconic figures like Godzilla and Gamera.
Director
Jörg Buttgereit
Writer
Jörg Buttgereit
Languages
German, Japanese
Studio
WDR
Cast
Jörg Buttgereit
Self (Host)
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