Introduction | Graduated from Kyoto University's Faculty of Law in 54. Joined Shochiku's Ofuna Studio. Directed "A Town of Love and Hope" in 59. Won the first Directors Guild of Japan Newcomer Award in 60 for "Cruel Tales of Youth." Left Shochiku in 60 after the screening cancellation of "Night and Fog in Japan." Founded Sozosha. Founded Oshima Nagisa Productions in 75. (Film) "A Street Killer" in 66, "Death by Hanging" in 68, "The Ceremony" in 71, "In the Realm of the Senses" in 76, "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" in 83, "Forbidden" in 99, etc. |