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 Insect Woman
The Eel
Vengeance Is Mine
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Profound Desires of the Gods
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
Black Rain
Intentions of Murder
Top Movie Credits
Tokyo Story
Second Assistant Director
The Ballad of Narayama
Director
The Insect Woman
Writer
The Eel
Screenplay
Vengeance Is Mine
Director
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Screenplay
Profound Desires of the Gods
Screenplay
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
Assistant Director
Black Rain
Executive Producer
Intentions of Murder
Screenplay