Minamata
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Synopsis
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
Cast
- Johnny Depp
- Hiroyuki Sanada
- Jun Kunimura
- Minami
- Bill Nighy
- Ryô Kase
- Tadanobu Asano
- Akiko Iwase
- Katherine Jenkins
- Lily Robinson
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- Jun 9, 2021
Great film, a touching storyline (some scenes can haunt you for a long). Johnny Depp did splendidly in a very intense role and yes, Happy Birthday Johnny Depp.
Vishwas Verma 🟠🟢🔵Oct 21, 2022An incredible true story film that regrettably did not receive the exposure it deserved due to a number of factors, including COVID-19, the Johnny Depp and Heard legal dispute, and maybe not receiving all of the promotion due to a lack of resources from the distributor. A…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineFeb 21, 2020I truly believe this is one of the most important films of my generation. One of the only times I’ve seen not a single person leave until the end of the credits. Berlinale 2020
Alex Hodge - Feb 20, 2020
One of my favorites from Berlinale 2020 so far. This seriously moved me, I felt very deeply for the story and all of the characters. It's also a story about the power of photojournalism, all about a photographer, and it was exciting and inspiring to see that. He is battling…
Alex BillingtonDec 28, 2021Minamata feels like two different films clashing against each other. It doesn't know if it wants to be more about Minamata disease or the person photographing it, Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp). It's a compelling film when it focuses more on the circumstances that led to the…
BenJun 6, 2021The book and real events this is based on is a sadly true tragedy. I remember reading Minamata in my photography class and the beautiful photography of such a horrible event and how it helped reach millions of readers. This movie is a mediocre attempt to cover such an…
Geoff - Feb 6, 2022
1971, Celebrated war photographer W. Eugene Smith is in debt, has become a reclusive alcoholic and feels he is nearing the end of his career and maybe even his life. Japanese translator Aileen approaches him to do a photo essay to call attention to the dumping of toxic…
LisaAug 24, 2021Excellent film about artistic bravery. I wish there were more people like Smith alive today. I love how this film is like a kind of living photograph, created by a visionary director and a brilliant cinematographer. The film has a kind of surreal quality to it, which puts…
ForenSeekRespect to the filmmakers for tackling a difficult topic head on and bringing real people in to do so. Same to Depp, for filming scenes that must've been really uncomfortable to get into. Sometimes that's the only way. Also, this film reunites Captain Jack and Davy…
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- NathanDirector lovedMinamata
Minamata (7.7/10) is a powerful and poignant biographical drama that sheds light on the true story of the Minamata disaster. The film features a remarkable performance from Johnny Depp as W. Eugene Smith, a photographer who exposed the devastating impact of corporate greed. The film's narrative is…
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Apr 6, 2022
Minamata isn’t without its flaws, but a solid tale of art as power and citizens as heroes emerges.
Jared Mobarak
The Film Stage
Feb 15, 2022
Coupled with a few inspired moments and an earnestness that’s hard to dismiss, the film manages, just barely, to stand out from the rest.
Alex Saveliev
Film Threat
Feb 14, 2022
Minamata doesn’t have the punch or paranoia of “Silkwood.” But I’d say Levitas, Depp Co. have delivered a “message movie” with as much pathos and righteousness as the pollution lawsuit drama “Dark Waters.” And at least this one isn’t about a heroic lawyer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minamata (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Minamata (2021)?
The movie is 1hr 55min long.
What's Minamata (2021) about?
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
Who's the cast of Minamata (2021)?
- Johnny Depp as W. Eugene Smith
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Mitsuo Yamazaki
- Jun Kunimura as Junichi Nojima
- Minami as Aileen
- Bill Nighy as Robert Hayes
- Ryô Kase as Kiyoshi
- Tadanobu Asano as Tatsuo Matsumura
- Akiko Iwase as Masako Matsumura
- Katherine Jenkins as Millie
- Lily Robinson as Diandra
Who's the director behind Minamata (2021)?
Andrew Levitas directed Minamata (2021).
Who produced Minamata (2021)?
Johnny Depp, Bill Johnson and David K. Kessler produced Minamata (2021).
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