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Shōhei Imamura

Directing

Born September 15, 1926 · Tokyo, Japan

Died May 30, 2006

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.

Awards & recognition

  • Japan Academy PrizeDirector of the Year · 1998
  • Palme d'Or · 1997
  • Japan Academy PrizeDirector of the Year · 1990
  • Nikkan Sports Film AwardBest Director · 1989
  • Palme d'Or · 1983
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  • Blue Ribbon AwardsBest Director · 1980
  • Japan Academy PrizeDirector of the Year · 1980
  • Mainichi Film AwardBest Screenplay · 1969
  • Blue Ribbon AwardsBest Director · 1964
  • Blue Ribbon AwardsBest Newcomer · 1959
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • Mainichi Film AwardBest Director
  • Order of the Paulownia, 8th class

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