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Minamata

  • 2020
  • R
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Johnny Depp and Minami in Minamata (2020)
New York, 1971. Following his celebrated days as one of the most revered photojournalists of World War II, W. Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp) has become a recluse, disconnected from society and his career. But a secret commission from Life magazine editor Robert Hayes (Bill Nighy) sends him to the Japanese coastal city of Minamata, which has been ravaged by mercury poisoning; the result of decades of gross industrial negligence by the country's Chisso Corporation. There, Smith immerses himself in the community, documenting their efforts to live with Minamata Disease and their passionate campaign to achieve recognition from Chisso and the Japanese government. Armed with only his trusted camera, Smith's images from the toxic village give the disaster a heartbreaking human dimension, and his initial assignment turns into a life-changing experience.
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War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.

  • Director
    • Andrew Levitas
  • Writers
    • David Kessler
    • Stephen Deuters
    • Andrew Levitas
  • Stars
    • Akiko Iwase
    • Kogarashi Wakasugi
    • Johnny Depp
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Levitas
    • Writers
      • David Kessler
      • Stephen Deuters
      • Andrew Levitas
    • Stars
      • Akiko Iwase
      • Kogarashi Wakasugi
      • Johnny Depp
    • 199User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast41

    Akiko Iwase
    Akiko Iwase
    • Masako Matsumura
    Kogarashi Wakasugi
    • Akiko Matsumura
    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • W. Eugene Smith
    Katherine Jenkins
    Katherine Jenkins
    • Millie
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Robert Hayes
    Minami
    • Aileen
    Hikaru Inagawa
    • Giichi Matsushima
    Sonata Molocajeviene
    • Jennifer
    Muneaki Kitsukawa
    • Tomoki Sakai
    Tadanobu Asano
    Tadanobu Asano
    • Tatsuo Matsumura
    Ryô Kase
    Ryô Kase
    • Kiyoshi
    • (as Ryo Kase)
    Hiroyuki Sanada
    Hiroyuki Sanada
    • Mitsuo Yamazaki
    Jun Kunimura
    Jun Kunimura
    • Junichi Nojima
    Yosuke Hosoi
    • Daiki
    Yuzu Aoki
    • Sigeru
    Lily Robinson
    • Diandra
    Aiko Sakakura
    • Enforcer's Mother
    Masayoshi Haneda
    Masayoshi Haneda
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    • Director
      • Andrew Levitas
    • Writers
      • David Kessler
      • Stephen Deuters
      • Andrew Levitas
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    User reviews199

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    • Trivia
      The city of Minamata, Kumamoto, declined to lend its name as a supporter to a local screening held in August 2021 organized by volunteers, prior to the nationwide release of the film in Japan in September 2021. The city told The Asahi Shimbun that it was uncertain whether the film depicted historical events accurately and was conducive to dispelling discrimination and prejudice against patients. Kumamoto Prefecture, on the other hand, supported the screening.
    • Goofs
      Johnny Depp sings Forever Young by Bob Dylan in the film in 1971. The song was written in 1973 and released in 1974.
    • Connections
      Featured in Radio Dolin: Why do need an Oscar, gray-bearded Johnny Depp, shaurma or shaverma (2021)

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    FAQ3

    • What is the name of the new global environmental action by the United Nations?
    • Why has AIP not yet released this on DVD or any VOD medium? It is listed as released in Feb. (is that right?). It is an important film and needs widespread availability.
    • Why is there a release date of February 5, 2021 in USA but there hasn't been any actual release?? I really want to watch this movie!!

    Details

    • Release date
      • April 8, 2021 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • Persian
    • Also known as
      • Thảm Họa Minamata
    • Filming locations
      • Belgrade, Serbia(Dunav)
    • Production companies
      • Metalwork Pictures
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
      • Golan Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $755,878
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 55m(115 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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