Shōhei Imamura
Born: 1926-09-15
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Biography
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
Tokyo Story
The Ballad of Narayama
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
The Eel
Profound Desires of the Gods
The Insect Woman
Vengeance Is Mine
Black Rain
September 11
Early Summer
Top Movie Credits
Tokyo Story
Second Assistant Director
The Ballad of Narayama
Screenplay
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Screenplay
The Eel
Screenplay
Profound Desires of the Gods
Screenplay
The Insect Woman
Writer
Vengeance Is Mine
Director
Black Rain
Executive Producer
September 11
Director
Early Summer
Assistant Director