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Godzilla sequel in the spotlight at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival

"Godzilla Minus Zero," the highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One," will be the centerpiece of the 39th edition of Japan's largest film festival.

Godzilla sequel in the spotlight at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival

The 39th edition of Tokyo International Film Festival will spotlight Takashi Yamazaki's sequel to the Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One," titled "Godzilla Minus Zero." The blockbuster will be the star attraction of the festival, running from October 26th to November 4th at locations throughout Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. Starring Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe, "Godzilla Minus Zero" marks the first Japanese feature crafted specifically for IMAX screens.

Set in 1949, the film picks up two years after the events of its predecessor, following the same characters as Japan continues its reconstruction efforts in the post-war era.

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