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Minamata is a 2020 biographical drama film directed by Andrew Levitas, based on the book of the same name by Aileen Mioko Smith and W. Eugene Smith. The film stars Johnny Depp (who also produced) as W. Eugene Smith, an American photographer who documented the effects of mercury poisoning on the citizens of Minamata, Kumamoto, Japan. The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 21, 2020. It was released in the United States on February 11, 2022, by Samuel Goldwyn Films. At the 94th Academy Awards in 2022, the film ranked third place in the Oscars Fan Favorite contest.

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2020 · 1h 55m · Drama · History

TMDB 6.9/10 (336 votes)

War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.

Directed by Andrew Levitas

Box office $2M worldwide

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Andrew LevitasDirector

Johnny Deppas W. Eugene Smith

Minamias Aileen

Hiroyuki Sanadaas Mitsuo Yamazaki

Bill Nighyas Robert "Bob" Hayes

Jun Kunimuraas Junichi Nojima

Ryo Kaseas Kiyoshi

Tadanobu Asanoas Tatsuo Matsumura

Akiko Iwaseas Masako Matsumura

Katherine Jenkinsas Millie

Lily Robinsonas Diandra

Ayumi Takano HHikaru Inagawaas Giichi Matsushima MMuneaki Kitsukawaas Tomoki Sakai SSonata Molocajevieneas Jennifer

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Minamata is a 2020 biographical drama film directed by Andrew Levitas, based on the book of the same name by Aileen Mioko Smith and W. Eugene Smith. The film stars Johnny Depp (who also produced) as W. Eugene Smith, an American photographer who documented the effects of mercury poisoning on the citizens of Minamata, Kumamoto, Japan. The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 21, 2020. It was released in the United States on February 11, 2022, by Samuel Goldwyn Films. At the 94th Academy Awards in 2022, the film ranked third place in the Oscars Fan Favorite contest.

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