Shōhei Imamura

Directing · 1926–2006 · Tokyo, Japan

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

7.5

The Ballad of Narayama

1983 · Director

7.5

Vengeance Is Mine

1979 · Director

7.6

Black Rain

1989 · Director

6.9

The Eel

1997 · Director

6.4

September 11

2002 · Director

7.2

The Insect Woman

1963 · Director

7.4

Profound Desires of the Gods

1968 · Director

7.1

Pigs and Battleships

1961 · Director

6.6

Warm Water Under a Red Bridge

2001 · Director

7.2

The Pornographers

1966 · Director

7.0

Intentions of Murder

1964 · Director

6.4

Dr. Akagi

1998 · Director

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6.4

September 11

2002 · Director

6.6

Warm Water Under a Red Bridge

2001 · Director

6.4

Dr. Akagi

1998 · Director

6.9

The Eel

1997 · Director

7.6

Black Rain

1989 · Director

6.5

Zegen

1987 · Director

7.5

The Ballad of Narayama

1983 · Director

6.2

Eijanaika

1981 · Director

7.5

Vengeance Is Mine

1979 · Director

8.3

Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute

1973 · Director

6.3

Outlaw-Matsu Comes Home

1973 · Director

Fantasia

1973 · Director

Oreno Shimokita

1972 · Director

6.5

The Pirates of Buban

1972 · Director

6.3

Following the Unreturned Soldier: Thailand

1971 · Director

6.1

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess

1970 · Director

6.5

Following the Unreturned Soldiers: Malaysia

1970 · Director

7.4

Profound Desires of the Gods

1968 · Director

Acting

6.2

2009: Lost Memories

2002 · Historian