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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.
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- Tokyo, Japan
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- Tokyo, Japan
- Vengeance Is Mine (1979) “Vengeance Is Mine” is a 1979 Japanese film directed by Shohei Imamura, and it is not directed by Kon Ichikawa. The film is based on a true story and follows a notorious serial killer named Iwao Enokizu, who committed a series of murders in Japan in the 1960s.
- The Ballad of Narayama (1983) The Ballad of Narayama (1983) is a film directed by Nagisa Oshima that explores the customs and traditions of a remote mountain village in 19th century Japan.
- The Eel (1997) “The Eel” is a 1997 Japanese film directed by Nagisa Oshima. The film tells the story of a man named Takuro Yamashita, who is released from prison after serving a long sentence for murdering his wife.
- The Pornographers (1966) “The Pornographers” is a Japanese film directed by Shohei Imamura and released in 1966. The film is a satirical and critical exploration of the Japanese pornography industry, focusing on a small group of people who make and distribute pornographic films.
- The Ballad of Narayama (1983) Set in a rural Japanese village in the 19th century, “The Ballad of Narayama” presents a deeply rooted custom where elders at the age of 70 are left to die in a remote mountain.
- Profound Desires of the Gods (1968) “Profound Desires of the Gods” carefully portrays the life on Kurage Island, focusing on the Futori family, known for their deep-rooted superstitions and complex relationships.
- Black Rain (1989) “Black Rain” focuses on the life of Yasuko, a young woman living in Hiroshima during the time of the atomic bombing. The film captures the horrifying moment when the bomb is dropped, and Yasuko experiences the aftermath, including the infamous black rain, a fallout of the bombing.
- Vengeance Is Mine (1979) “Vengeance Is Mine” begins with the arrest of Iwao Enokizu, a notorious serial killer, whose capture draws a massive crowd of journalists and onlookers.
Shohei Imamura is widely recognized today as one of the most important directors to emerge from the Japanese New Wave of the 1960s, together with Oshima, Suzuki, and Shinoda.
Jul 25, 2003 · American film critic and translator Audie Bock is interviewing Shohei Imamura at the offices of Imamura’s film school (which has since moved to Shin-Yurigaoka, just outside Tokyo).
2 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 ...
