Minamata
2020, Drama, 1h 55m
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critics consensus
Heartfelt yet jumbled, Minamata pays tribute to a remarkable real-life story perhaps better served by the documentary treatment. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Inspired by a true story, Minamata stars Johnny Depp playing celebrated photojournalist Eugene Smith. The film takes place in 1971 when we find Smith as a recluse and disconnected from the world he once shot. After receiving one final assignment from Life Magazine editor Robert Hayes (Bill Nighy), Eugene must travel to the Japanese coastal city of Minamata, which has been ravaged by mercury poisoning. Ushered by an impassioned Japanese translator, Aileen (Minami) and encouraged by local villagers (Hiroyuki Sanada), Eugene's powerful images expose decades of gross negligence by the country's Chisso Corporation.
Cast & Crew
Johnny Depp
W. Eugene Smith
W. Eugene Smith
Hiroyuki Sanada
Mitsuo Yamazaki
Mitsuo Yamazaki
Jun Kunimura
Junichi Nojima
Junichi Nojima
Minami
Aileen
Aileen
Bill Nighy
Robert Hayes
Robert Hayes
Ryô Kase
Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi
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