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
The Eel
Vengeance Is Mine
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
The Insect Woman
Pigs and Battleships
Early Summer
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Black Rain
Top Movie Credits
Tokyo Story
Second Assistant Director
The Ballad of Narayama
Screenplay
The Eel
Screenplay
Vengeance Is Mine
Director
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
Assistant Director
The Insect Woman
Writer
Pigs and Battleships
Director
Early Summer
Assistant Director
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Screenplay
Black Rain
Executive Producer