Minamata

2020
12
1 Std. 55 Min.

IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,2/10

23.917

IHRE BEWERTUNG

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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Der Kriegsfotograf W. Eugene Smith reist zurück nach Japan, wo er die verheerende Wirkung der Quecksilbervergiftung in Küstengemeinden dokumentiert.Der Kriegsfotograf W. Eugene Smith reist zurück nach Japan, wo er die verheerende Wirkung der Quecksilbervergiftung in Küstengemeinden dokumentiert.Der Kriegsfotograf W. Eugene Smith reist zurück nach Japan, wo er die verheerende Wirkung der Quecksilbervergiftung in Küstengemeinden dokumentiert.

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IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,2/10

23.917

IHRE BEWERTUNG

Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro

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- 3 Nominierungen insgesamt

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Trailer 1:49

International Trailer

Trailer 2:12

Minamata

Minamata - Official US Trailer

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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.

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Johnny Depp sings Forever Young by Bob Dylan in the film in 1971. The song was written in 1973 and released in 1974.

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9/10

Corporate greed and an excellent JD. What else you need?

"Minamata" is a movie in which we follow the photographer William Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp) traveling to coastal villages in Japan to capture with his camera the effect of mercury poisoning on people. It is a story about corporate greed (Yes, another one....) and thus less shocking as corporate greed is always put above human life. What I am trying to say is that there is nothing shocking about corporate greed as new stories emerge every other day. However this one is unique as it was kept a secret for so long and I never even heard about it. Excellent acting from Johnny Depp despite his personal problems. I enjoyed the cinematography as old footage was used and mixed into this movie. I strongly recommend everyone to watch this movie. It is simply a very good movie, story and the environment should concern all of us.