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The Life and Times of Oppenheimer, the Creator of the Atomic Bomb, Depicted in the Film "Oppenheimer" and Its Controversial Release in Japan
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- Following its global release in July 2023, the release of 'Oppenheimer' in Japan was delayed for eight months due to the painful memories of the atomic bombings.
- After its release in Japan, the film achieved a box office ranking of 4th with 379 million yen, and audiences expressed both discomfort with the depiction of the atomic bombings and admiration for its aesthetic beauty.
- Some viewers connected Oppenheimer's later activism against nuclear weapons development to the current situation, expressing their hopes for a nuclear-free world. However, critical views on the portrayal of the atomic bombings still exist.
On March 29, 2023, the film "Oppenheimer," depicting the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, often called the father of the atomic bomb, was released in Japan after an eight-month delay. While this film was a mega-hit worldwide, grossing $912 million (approximately 135 billion yen), it sparked controversy in Japan, the only country to have directly experienced the horrors of the atomic bomb.
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The film "Oppenheimer" was initially released globally in July of last year, gaining immense popularity, even leading to the creation of a portmanteau, 'Barbenheimer,' when released alongside "Barbie." However, in Japan, many individuals felt discomfort due to the painful memories of the atomic bombings, leading to protests including warning notices posted in cinemas. Ultimately, Universal Pictures decided to postpone the film's release in Japan.
Finally, after eight months, "Oppenheimer" premiered in Japan and debuted at number four in the box office during its opening weekend, generating 379 million yen (approximately 3.6 billion won) in revenue. Japanese audiences, who have experienced the consequences of the atomic bombings, displayed a mix of reactions after watching the film.
Some individuals found it unsettling whenever the words "Hiroshima" and "Nagasaki" appeared in the film, but they also marveled at the beauty of the spectacular simulated atomic bomb test scenes. Another online user described the film as "heavy and oppressive, yet beautiful."
Regarding Oppenheimer's post-war efforts to oppose the nuclear arms race, some viewers felt that it "connects to the current reality where a world without nuclear weapons seems increasingly distant."
However, some still expressed critical views regarding the film's depiction of the atomic bomb. Former Hiroshima Mayor Takashi Hiraoka criticized Oppenheimer, characterizing him as a "contradictory figure" and stating that "those who created the atomic bomb are part of the aggressors."
Meanwhile, a survivor of the atomic bombing, Ms. Yuki Sato (pseudonym), commented that "she sensed a subtle message in the latter part of Oppenheimer's anguish, which questioned the accountability of politicians."
