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Nagisa Ōshima
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Nagisa Ōshima

Born March 31, 1932 in Okayama, Japan

Died January 15, 2013

7 films Website

Nagisa Ōshima (大島 渚, Ōshima Nagisa; 31 March 1932 – 15 January 2013) was a Japanese filmmaker, writer, and left-wing activist best known for his fiction feature films, of which he directed 23 in a career spanning from 1959 to 1999. He is often regarded as one of the greatest Japanese directors of all time, and as one of the most important figures of the Japanese New Wave, alongside Shōhei Imamura. His filmmaking style bold, innovative and provocative, common themes include youthful rebellion, class and racial discrimination, and taboo sexuality.

Filmography 7

Taboo (1999) movie poster
Taboo1999
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) movie poster
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence1983
Empire of Passion (1978) movie poster
Empire of Passion1978
In the Realm of the Senses (1976) movie poster
In the Realm of the Senses1976
Boy (1969) movie poster
Boy1969
Death by Hanging (1968) movie poster
Death by Hanging1968
Cruel Story of Youth (1960) movie poster
Cruel Story of Youth1960