Nagisa Ōshima

Nagisa Ōshima

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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.

Known for Directing
Born 31 Mar 1932
Died 15 Jan 2013
Place of birth Okayama, Japan

Known for

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Crew: Director, Screenplay

In the Realm of the Senses

Crew: Director, Writer