Minamata

W. Eugene Smith was a very important photojournalist, one of the most revered of the Second World War, but now, in New York in 1971, he feels disconnected from society and from his career. That's when Life magazine commissioned him to travel to the Japanese coastal city of Minamata, where the population has been devastated due to mercury poisoning after decades of industrial neglect. There, Smith delves into the community and regains his enthusiasm for his profession. With his camera, he captured images that went around the world.

'The Minamata Photographer' is directed by Andrew Levitas ('Lullaby'), and features Johnny Depp in the title role. Along with him we find Bill Nighy ('The Library', 'Return to Hope Gap'), Hiroyuki Sanada ('The Last Samurai', 'Mortal Kombat') and Tadanobu Asano ('The Legend of the Samurai (47 Ronin)') , among others.