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Shôhei Imamura (I) (1926–2006)

Shohei Imamura's films dig beneath the surface of Japanese society to reveal a wellspring of sensual, often irrational, energy that lies beneath. Along with his colleagues Nagisa Ôshima and Masahiro Shinoda, Imamura began his serious directorial career as a member of the New Wave movement in Japan. Reacting against the studio system, and ... See full bio »

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Known For

Black Rain
Black Rain Director
(1989)
The Insect Woman
The Insect Woman Director
(1963)
The Eel
The Eel Director
(1997)
Profound Desires of the Gods
Profound Desires of the Gods Director
(1968)
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 2002 September 11 (segment "Japan", as Shohei Imamura)
 1998 Dr. Akagi
 1997 The Eel
 1989 Black Rain
 1987 Zegen
 1981 Why Not?
 1973 Muhomatsu Returns Home (TV Movie documentary)
 1972 The Pirates of Buban (TV Movie documentary)
 1970 In Search of the Unreturned Soldiers in Malaysia (TV Movie documentary)
 1967 A Man Vanishes (Documentary)
 1958 Stolen Desire
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Shohei Imamura
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I like to make messy films See more »

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Father of Hirosuke Imamura and Daisuke Tengan, who collaborated on screenplays for his last three films. See more »

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Virgo
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