The Minamata Mural
Feb 19, 1981 · 1h 51m
Director
Noriaki TsuchimotoOverview
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.
Cast of The Minamata Mural
Crew of The Minamata Mural
About The Minamata Mural
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…
When was The Minamata Mural released?
The Minamata Mural was released on February 19, 1981.
How long is The Minamata Mural?
The Minamata Mural runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Who directed The Minamata Mural?
The Minamata Mural was directed by Noriaki Tsuchimoto.
Who is in the cast of The Minamata Mural?
The cast of The Minamata Mural includes Soichi Ito (Narrator), Toshi Maruki (Self) and Iri Maruki (Self).