Oppenheimer
An upcomingJames Cameronmovie could be the perfect follow-up toChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimer.
As Cameron recalled (viaDeadline), he met Yamaguchi in the hospital just days before he passed away.
I met Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a survivor of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki, just days before he died.
He was in the hospital.
He was handing the baton of his personal story to us, so I have to do it.
I cant turn away from it."
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The film also opens with a quote “Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to man.
For this he was chained to a rock and tortured for eternity.”
highlighting how it is about the parallels between Prometheus' tale and Oppenheimer’s own journey.
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Although he has helmed a few documentaries since then,his directorial career has primarily revolved around theAvatarfilms.
SinceAvataris extremely fantastical,Last Train from Hiroshima’s true story elements will allowJames Cameronto explore a contrasting genre.
WhetherLast Train from Hiroshimawill be as culturally significant and impactful asChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimeris yet to be seen.
