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
foreign gemcultdevastating
Profound Desires of the Gods
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The Insect Woman
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The Pornographers
cultforeign gemcozy
Pigs and Battleships
cultforeign gem
Intentions of Murder
cultslow burnforeign gem
The Eel
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Endless Desire
cozyforeign gem
A Man Vanishes
atmosphericforeign gem
Stolen Desire
cozyforeign gem
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
cozyautumnalatmospheric