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
Vengeance Is Mine
The Eel
The Insect Woman
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
September 11
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
Profound Desires of the Gods
Pigs and Battleships
Top Movie Credits
Tokyo Story
Second Assistant Director
The Ballad of Narayama
Screenplay
Vengeance Is Mine
Director
The Eel
Screenplay
The Insect Woman
Writer
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Screenplay
September 11
Director
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
Assistant Director
Profound Desires of the Gods
Screenplay
Pigs and Battleships
Director