Where to start with Shōhei Imamura
Shōhei Imamura has 12 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.
Vengeance Is Mine
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The Ballad of Narayama
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Profound Desires of the Gods
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The Insect Woman
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The Pornographers
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Pigs and Battleships
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Intentions of Murder
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The Eel
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Endless Desire
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A Man Vanishes
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Stolen Desire
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Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
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