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Shōhei Imamura
Director 1926 - 2006

Shōhei Imamura

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.

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Full Name

Shōhei Imamura

Known For

Directing

Birthday

September 15th, 1926 00:00

Place of Birth

Tokyo, Japan

Died

May 30th, 2006 00:00 (aged 79)

TMDB ID

20025

IMDb ID

nm0408076

Biography

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.