Nagisa Ōshima
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.
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Nagisa Ōshima Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Nagisa Ōshima. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Nagisa Ōshima films ranked by score.
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In the Realm of the Senses (1976)
Drama
Romance
Based on the true case of Sada Abe, Nagisa Oshima's 1976 film traces the consuming erotic obsession between a geisha-turned-servant and her employer in 1930s Japan. What begins as mutual...
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6.6
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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Nagisa Ōshima are In the Realm of the Senses.
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