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Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker

Documentary about Japanese film director Shohei Imamura.

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  • Shōhei Imamura

    Shōhei Imamura

    Himself

  • Kazuo Kitamura

    Kazuo Kitamura

    Himself

  • Catherine Cadou

    Catherine Cadou

    Herself

  • Kiyoko Ishiwata

    Kiyoko Ishiwata

    Herself

  • Taeko Nakahayashi

    Taeko Nakahayashi

    Herself

Overview

Documentary about Japanese film director Shohei Imamura.

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