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Shōhei Imamura

Shōhei Imamura

Second assistant director and director. Born 15 September 1926 in Tokyo, Japan. Died 30 May 2006.

Second assistant directorDirectorJapanese
2
Titles on Fi1m1 directing · 1 crew
2
Cannes prizes2 won
Born
15 September 1926, Tokyo, Japan
Died
30 May 2006
Active
1953–1983

Cannes Film Festival2 won

  • Won1997Palme d'Or · The Eel
  • Won1983Palme d'Or · The Ballad of Narayama
Other awards8 won
  • Won1998Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year: Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year
  • Won1990Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year: Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year
  • Won1989Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Director: Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Director · Black Rain
  • Won1980Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director: Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director · Vengeance Is Mine
  • Won1980Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year: Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year
  • Won1969Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay: Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay · The Profound Desire of the Gods
  • Won1964Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director: Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director · The Insect Woman
  • Won1959Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer: Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.