Nagisa Ōshima

March 31, 1932 — Okayama, Japan

Nagisa Ōshima (大島 渚) was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. After graduating from Kyoto University he was hired by Shochiku Ltd. and quickly progressed to directing his own movies, making his debut feature “A Town of Love and Hope” in 1959.

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In the Realm of the Senses

1976

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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

1983

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Empire of Passion

1978

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Death by Hanging

1968

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Taboo

1999

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Cruel Story of Youth

1960

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Boy

1969

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The Ceremony

1971