Nagisa Ōshima

Nagisa Ōshima

Deceased · Born: Mar 31, 1932 · Died: Jan 15, 2013

Personal Details

BornMar 31, 1932 Okayama, Japan

Biography

Nagisa Ōshima, a pioneering Japanese filmmaker and master wordsmith of extraordinary reputation, embarked on a remarkable cinematic odyssey following the completion of his academic endeavors at Kyoto University. His extraordinary career trajectory was characterized by a swift ascent through the ranks of Shochiku Ltd., ultimately resulting in his appointment as a film director and screenwriter. In 1959, he unveiled his debut feature film, "A Town of Love and Hope", a cinematic masterpiece that would serve as a precursor to the groundbreaking storytelling and artistic vision that would come to define his illustrious and storied body of work.

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Nagisa Ōshima, a renowned Japanese filmmaker, was born on March 31, 1932, in the vibrant city of Ōsaka, Japan. From a young age, Ōshima nurtured a profound passion for the art of filmmaking, which would later become the driving force behind his illustrious career. After completing his academic pursuits, he enrolled in Kyoto University, where he pursued a degree in literature, graduating in 1954. Following his academic endeavors, Ōshima joined Shochiku Ltd., a prestigious Japanese film studio, marking the beginning of his professional journey in the film industry. Initially, he served as a screenwriter and assistant director, honing his skills and laying the foundation for his future success. In 1959, Ōshima made his directorial debut with the feature film "A Town of Love and Hope", a milestone that signaled the commencement of a long and storied career in the world of cinema.

Career

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1968
Death by Hanging
Death by Hanging as Narrator (voice)
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2000
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1997
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1994
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1991
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1985
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1991
Kyoto, My Mother's Place
Kyoto, My Mother's Place as Director, Writer
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1986
Max My Love
Max My Love as Director, Writer
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1983
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence as Director, Screenplay
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1978
Empire of Passion
Empire of Passion as Director, Writer
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1976
In the Realm of the Senses
In the Realm of the Senses as Director, Writer
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1971
The Ceremony
The Ceremony as Director, Screenplay
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1969
Diary of a Shinjuku Thief
Diary of a Shinjuku Thief as Director, Writer
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Boy
Boy as Director
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1968
Death by Hanging
Death by Hanging as Director, Screenplay
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1967
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Sing a Song of Sex
Sing a Song of Sex as Director, Writer
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1966
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1965
The Pleasures of the Flesh
The Pleasures of the Flesh as Director, Screenplay
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1960
Cruel Story of Youth
Cruel Story of Youth as Director, Screenplay
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Taiyô no hakaba
Taiyô no hakaba as Director, Screenplay