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Minamata: The Pain Seized by The Camera of Eugene Smith Starring Johnny Depp

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'Minamata' contains a true tale of American photojournalist W. Eugene Smith's journey to Japan, in which he brought a salient issue of the local lower class to the world. Minamata disease first came to the surface in 1956, named after a bay town of Japan. It is man-made, born out of their avarice, corruption, and pollution. The Chisso company caused all this pain by dumping chemical waste into the sea. Minamata (2021) Genres: Drama, History Cast: Johnny Depp, Minami Bages The prologue tells that Eugene's (also known as Gene Smith, played by Johnny Depp) life is not a utopia. He is broke, reckless, and has sold all equipment to seed his children's dreams. Eugene works for the prestigious Life magazine as he is good at capturing the essence of any given moment. Aileen (Minami Bages) plays a vital role in the movement of Minamata. She is the one who brought Eugene to Japan. She meets Eugene under the pretext of advertising and informs him about the situation of Minama...

Waiting For The Barbarians: A Story Of Suffering

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'Waiting For The Barbarians'  movie could have been titled 'Waiting For The Barbaric Tortures To End' . Yes! This isn't a regular movie that you watch for fun. It is about the pain caused by imperialism and colonialism. The lead role is played by Academy Award winner Mark Rylance, and the supporting roles are played by Johnny Depp, Gana Bayarsaikhan, and Robert Pattinson. Waiting For The Barbarians (2019) Genres: Drama, Vintage Cast: Johnny Depp, Mark Rylance, Robert Pattinson This movie takes place during The (British) Empire, in an unknown Asian frontier outpost in the middle of a desert. Mark Rylance is the magistrate of this outpost. He hadn't visited the capital for a long time. It seems as if he had been working for such a long time that he felt as if he was more connected to this frontier than the capital. His work is his life, and the outpost is his home. Despite the desert, the life of the outpost is good. There is no enemy. And not any crime except st...