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Shōhei Imamura (今村 昌平, Imamura Shōhei, 15 September 1926 – 30 May 2006) was a Japanese film director. His main interest as a filmmaker lay in the depiction of the lower strata of Japanese society.
Shôhei Imamura. Director: The Insect Woman. Shohei Imamura's films dig beneath the surface of Japanese society to reveal a wellspring of sensual, often irrational, energy that lies beneath.
3 days ago · Shohei Imamura: Exploring the Margins of Japanese Society's Unique Narratives. Shōhei Imamura is a pivotal figure in Japanese cinema, widely recognized for his unflinching portrayal of the lower strata of Japanese society. Emerging from the Japanese New Wave of the 1960s, Imamura distinguished himself with a unique vision that diverged sharply ...
Shōhei Imamura, a distinguished figure in Japanese cinema, is celebrated for his raw and unapologetic approach to storytelling. His films, typically set in the post-war era, provide a candid look into the lives of the ordinary Japanese working class people, shining a spotlight on their struggles, desires, and resilience.
May 31, 2006 · Shohei Imamura, one of the most significant filmmakers of Japan's postwar generation, whose works include "Black Rain" and two top-prize winners at Cannes, died yesterday in...
May 29, 2018 · Shohei Imamura (born 1926) explored the lives of Japan's most oppressed layers of society, turning his back on traditional stereotypes of socially acceptable characters, and earning recognition with both native and western audiences.
Jun 4, 2019 · Imamura. Imamura is relatively new for me- a “wow” random viewing of The Pornographers and then a full-blown study in 2019. His strengths are the four films in the top 500 of all-time and the absolute alliance with film art mise-en-scene. He’s up there with von Sternberg and Ozu– remarkable.
