A giant divine insect awakens in Ishirō Honda’s beloved kaiju classic Mothra (1961), screening at Cinemateket. When greedy businessmen exploit the mysterious powers of a remote island, nature strikes back through one of Japanese cinema’s most iconic monsters. Unlike Godzilla’s destructive force, Mothra emerges as a protector, blending fantasy, adventure, music, and environmental themes. More than 60 years after its premiere, the film remains a visionary and uniquely charming landmark of Japanese genre cinema.
