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
The Youth Killer
Vengeance Is Mine
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
The Pornographers
The Insect Woman
Early Summer
Pigs and Battleships
Top Movie Credits
Tokyo Story
Second Assistant Director
The Ballad of Narayama
Director
The Eel
Screenplay
The Youth Killer
Producer
Vengeance Is Mine
Director
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Screenplay
The Pornographers
Screenplay
The Insect Woman
Writer
Early Summer
Assistant Director
Pigs and Battleships
Director