12 h, apr 1, 2021 y - MINAMATA Cinematography World Director of Photography Benoît Delhomme INTERVIEW
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Embrace The LimitationsBenoît Delhomme AFC ASC • Minamata
Andrew Levitas’ Minamata provided French DP Benoît Delhomme AFC ASC with the opportunity to make a meaningful homage to one of the most important photographers of the 20th century.
It is not particularly difficult to grasp why W. Eugene Smith is considered a legend. All it takes is to look at his World War II images, or the photo essays he did for Life Magazine. Painstakingly composed, shot exclusively in B&W and thousands of shades in-between, his works express a range of emotions and ideas that affect both the mind and the soul. He was at his best when he dealt with heart-breaking and infuriating matters, such as the effects of corporate mercury poisoning on the people living in Minamata, Japan. He went there dubiously in 1971, but stayed for three years, documenting the physical disfigurations and neurological disorders, giving the local community a voice that was heard worldwide. Now Levitas’ film uses his perspective to recount these events and immerse the viewers in the story.
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