Directing

Shōhei Imamura

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

1953 Tokyo Story Second Assistant Director Movie 1983 The Ballad of Narayama Director Movie 1997 The Eel Director Movie 1979 Vengeance Is Mine Director Movie 1952 The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice Assistant Director Movie 1963 The Insect Woman Director Movie 1961 Pigs and Battleships Director Movie 1951 Early Summer Assistant Director Movie 2001 Warm Water Under a Red Bridge Director Movie 1989 Black Rain Screenplay Movie