Nagisa Ōshima
Directing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Nagisa Ōshima
Taboo
1999
Filmography
Acting (20)
2010
2002
Devotion: A Film About Ogawa Productionsas Himself
10.0
2000
8.0
1997
Level Fiveas Self
6.1
1995
100 Years of Japanese Cinemaas Self - Narrator (voice)
5.8
1993
7.7
1991
Kyoto, My Mother's Placeas Himself
8.0
1988
1985
3.5
1984
De droomproducentenas Self
10.0
1983
The Oshima Gangas Self
1981
A Visit to Ogawa Productionsas Himself
1978
Cinématonas N°806
4.9
1977
Yokoi and His Twenty-Eight Years of Secret Life on Guamas Self - Interviewer
8.0
1976
Yakuza Graveyardas Chief Omura
6.6
1976
8.0
1973
Rahman: Father of Bengalas Interviewer
7.0
1968
Death by Hangingas Narrator (voice)
7.5
Production & Directing (77)
2016
Short Cuts : In the Realm of the SensesOriginal Film Writer
1999
TabooDirector
6.6
1999
TabooScreenplay
6.6
1995
100 Years of Japanese CinemaDirector
5.8
1995
5.8
1991
Kyoto, My Mother's PlaceDirector
8.0
1991
Kyoto, My Mother's PlaceWriter
8.0
1986
Max My LoveDirector
5.8
1986
Max My LoveWriter
5.8
1983
Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceScreenplay
7.3
1983
Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceDirector
7.3
1978
Empire of PassionWriter
6.8
1978
Empire of PassionDirector
6.8
8.0
1976
In the Realm of the SensesDirector
6.6
1976
6.6
1976
A Life of MaoDirector
8.0
1976
A Life of MaoWriter
8.0
1973
Rahman: Father of BengalDirector
7.0
1972
1972
Dear Summer SisterWriter
5.3
1972
Dear Summer SisterDirector
5.3
1972
ジョイ！バングラDirector
10.0
1972
The GiantsDirector
10.0
1971
The CeremonyDirector
6.8
1971
The CeremonyScreenplay
6.8
1970
5.9
1970
5.9
1969
BoyDirector
7.2
1969
8.0
1969
8.0
1969
4.8
1969
When Twilight Draws NearWriter
6.4
1969
Diary of a Shinjuku ThiefDirector
4.8
1969
4.8
1969
Band of Ninja PilotDirector
5.0
1968
The Greater East Asian WarDirector
1968
1968
5.7
1968
Three Resurrected DrunkardsDirector
5.7
1968
Death by HangingDirector
7.5
1968
Death by HangingScreenplay
7.5
1968
Death by HangingProducer
7.5
1967
5.7
1967
Japanese Summer: Double SuicideDirector
5.7
1967
Sing a Song of SexDirector
6.0
1967
Sing a Song of SexWriter
6.0
1967
Band of NinjaScreenplay
5.0
1967
Band of NinjaDirector
5.0
1967
Band of NinjaProducer
5.0
1966
Violence at NoonDirector
6.2
1965
Diary of YunbogiDirector
6.6
1965
Diary of YunbogiProducer
6.6
1965
Diary of YunbogiWriter
6.6
1965
Pleasures of the FleshDirector
5.8
1965
Pleasures of the FleshScreenplay
5.8
1964
A Rebel's FortressDirector
10.0
1964
A Rebel's FortressScreenplay
10.0
1964
Watashi-wa berettoDirector
5.7
1964
Watashi-wa berettoScreenplay
5.7
1963
The Forgotten Imperial ArmyDirector
6.3
1963
The Forgotten Imperial ArmyScreenplay
6.3
1963
Chiisana bōken ryokōDirector
1962
The Christian RevoltWriter
6.7
1962
The Christian RevoltDirector
6.7
1961
The CatchDirector
6.5
1960
Night and Fog in JapanWriter
6.5
1960
Night and Fog in JapanDirector
6.5
1960
The Sun's BurialDirector
6.5
1960
The Sun's BurialScreenplay
6.5
1960
Cruel Story of YouthDirector
6.6
1960
Cruel Story of YouthScreenplay
6.6
1959
Street of Love and HopeWriter
6.7
1959
Street of Love and HopeDirector
6.7
1959
Donto ikōzeScreenplay
1959
Tomorrow's SunDirector
6.2
1959
Tomorrow's SunWriter
6.2