The Minamata Mural (1981)

The Minamata Mural (1981) poster

After a handful of groundbreaking films detailing the tragedy and suffering of the mercury-poisoned Japanese town of Minamata, documentary master Noriaki Tsuchimoto revisits the subject of Minamata through the eyes of the celebrated husband-and-wife painting duo Iri and Toshi Maruki. Tsuchimoto follows the Marukis from their quaint homestead studio, where they paint slews of ghastly, psychotropic mural panels depicting the effects of Minamata disease, to the streets of Minamata, where they meet and paint portraits of several victims of mercury poisoning.

Director: Noriaki Tsuchimoto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Music: Toru Takemitsu
Cinematography: Junichi Segawa, Masafumi Ichinose
Editing: Noriaki Tsuchimoto
Production: Seirinsha
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Noriaki Tsuchimoto
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Minamata Mural about?
After a handful of groundbreaking films detailing the tragedy and suffering of the mercury-poisoned Japanese town of Minamata, documentary master Noriaki Tsuchimoto revisits the subject of Minamata through the eyes of the celebrated husband-and-wife painting duo Iri and Toshi Maruki. Tsuchimoto follows the Marukis from their quaint homestead studio, where they paint slews of ghastly, psychotropic mural panels depicting the effects of Minamata disease, to the streets of Minamata, where they meet and paint portraits of several victims of mercury poisoning.
Who directed The Minamata Mural?
The Minamata Mural was directed by Noriaki Tsuchimoto.
Who stars in The Minamata Mural?
The Minamata Mural stars Soichi Ito, Toshi Maruki, Iri Maruki.
How long is The Minamata Mural?
The Minamata Mural has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is The Minamata Mural?
The Minamata Mural is a Documentary film.
Where was The Minamata Mural produced?
The Minamata Mural was produced in Japan.