R.I.P. Nagisa Oshima

One of the greatest Japanese filmmakers, Nagisa Oshima passed away on January 15, 2013 at 80. He was in the vanguard of the new wave of Japanese filmmakers who fought against the system and raised social issues such as capital punishment, discrimination, and homosexuality.

Oshima gained international attention with erotic and highly controversial films "In the Realm Of The Senses," "Empire Of Passion," and a war film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" starring David Bowie, Takeshi Kitano, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and more. RIP.

Awarded Works
"Night and Fog in Japan"
Blue Ribbon Award Best New Director
"Cruel Story of Youth"
Blue Ribbon Award Best New Director
"Taboo"
Blue Ribbon Award Best Director & Best Film
"Empire of Passion"
Cannes Film Festival Best Director
"Death by Hanging"
Kinema Junpo Awards Best Screenplay
"The Ceremony"
Kinema Junpo Awards Best Director, Best Film & Best Screenplay
"Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence"
Kinema Junpo Awards Readers' Choice Award for Best Film

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