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Son of Godzilla + introduction by Toshiko Kurata (PG)

All Kaiju Attack: Earth SOS!

,Cinema 3
A film still showing a baby Godzille kneeling on the ground

Godzilla becomes a father at a time of great danger, as a group of scientists accidentally create mutated insect monsters and a giant spider is on the hunt…

Once again, humanity’s meddling with nature leads to disaster, as scientists seeking to control the weather unleash a dangerous horde of giant insects. Son of Godzilla introduces a number of new kaiju to the franchise: mutated mantis creatures (Kamacuras), a predatory monster spider (Humonga) and, less horrifyingly, Minilla, Godzilla’s child.

Despite a lighter tone than earlier Japanese creature features, Son of Godzilla shows the dangers of upsetting the natural balance. The touching scenes of Godzilla teaching his son how to breathe fire are countered by the permanent threat of the savage monsters. The dash of humour in the film struck a lighter tone for the later films in the Godzilla franchise.

Tagged with: Cinema All Kaiju Attack: Earth SOS!

In Japanese with English subtitles

Film information
  • Release year   1967
  • Country   Japan
  • Director   Jun Fukuda
  • Runtime   1hr 25min

Ticket prices

Standard
from £13 *
* Excludes £1.50 booking fee

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Toshiko Kurata is a member of British Origami Society and founder of Happy Origami Wonderland. She teaches origami to adults and children through her own workshops as well as teaching in schools and private events, also working with Samuel Tsang's Mindful Origami company. Her recent origami artwork 'Hana no Oto - Sound of Flowers' was displayed at the exhibition called Spirit of Invention at The National Archives in London and Discovery Museum in Newcastle.

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

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EC2Y 8DS

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