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
Burden of Love
Neon taiheiki
The Eel
The Ballad of Narayama
The Pornographers
Early Summer
Vengeance Is Mine
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Profound Desires of the Gods
Top Movie Credits
Tokyo Story
Second Assistant Director
Burden of Love
First Assistant Director
Neon taiheiki
Writer
The Eel
Screenplay
The Ballad of Narayama
Screenplay
The Pornographers
Screenplay
Early Summer
Assistant Director
Vengeance Is Mine
Director
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Screenplay
Profound Desires of the Gods
Screenplay