The Shiranui Sea
1975
2h 30min
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Overview
The sea around Minamata was heavily polluted with mercury during the 1950s and 1960s from the Chisso Corporation's chemical factory. This highly toxic chemical bioaccumulated in shellfish and fish in the Yatsushiro Sea which, when eaten by the local populace, gave rise to Minamata disease. The disease was responsible for the deaths and disabling of thousands of residents, all around the Yatsushiro Sea. The marine ecosystem was also extensively damaged.
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Who directed The Shiranui Sea?
The Shiranui Sea was directed by Noriaki Tsuchimoto.
How long is The Shiranui Sea?
The Shiranui Sea runs for 2h 30min, and was released in 1975.
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