The Minamata Mural (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, The Minamata Mural is a documentary film directed by Noriaki Tsuchimoto, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Minamata Mural stars Soichi Ito as Narrator, Toshi Maruki as Self and Iri Maruki as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Minamata Mural page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Minamata Mural (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Minamata Mural change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Minamata Mural?
- The Minamata Mural stars Soichi Ito, Toshi Maruki and Iri Maruki.
- When was The Minamata Mural released?
- The Minamata Mural was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.