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Born September 15, 1926 · Tokyo, Japan
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.

September 11
2002

Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
2001

Dr. Akagi
1998

The Eel
1997

Black Rain
1989

Zegen
1987

The Ballad of Narayama
1983

Why Not?
1981

Vengeance Is Mine
1979
Fantasia
1973

Outlaw-Matsu Comes Home
1973

Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute
1973

The Pirates of Buban
1972

Oreno Shimokita
1972

Following the Unreturned Soldier: Thailand
1971

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess
1970

Following the Unreturned Soldiers: Malaysia
1970

Profound Desires of the Gods
1968

A Man Vanishes
1967

The Pornographers
1966

Intentions of Murder
1964

The Insect Woman
1963

Pigs and Battleships
1961

My Second Brother
1959

Endless Desire
1958

Nishi Ginza Station
1958

Stolen Desire
1958