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Shōhei Imamura

Shōhei Imamura

Shōhei Imamura (15 September 1926 – 30 May 2006) was a Japanese film director. He was the first Japanese director to win two Palme d'Or awards, but was never Oscar-nominated in any category.

Known for

Japanese Cinema: New Territories
Japanese Cinema: New Territories
2011 • Self (archive footage)
2009: Lost Memories
2009: Lost Memories
2002 • Historian
Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker
Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker
1995 • Himself
I Lived, But...
I Lived, But...
1983 • Self
Outlaw-Matsu Comes Home
Outlaw-Matsu Comes Home
1973 • Himself
Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute
Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute
1973 • Himself
The Pirates of Buban
The Pirates of Buban
1972 • Himself
Oreno Shimokita
Oreno Shimokita
1972 • Self

Full filmography

Japanese Cinema: New Territories
Japanese Cinema: New Territories
2011 • Self (archive footage)
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Shōhei Imamura – Biography, Known For & Filmography