Kōhei Oguri
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Kōhei Oguri (小栗康平, Oguri Kōhei, born October 29, 1945, in Maebashi, Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Born in Gunma, Oguri first became a freelance assistant director after graduating from Waseda University. He made his directorial debut in 1981 with Muddy River, which earned him both a Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year and a citation in the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award. Muddy River was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and won the Silver Prize at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1985 he was a member of the jury at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. His film The Sting of Death won the Grand Prize of the Jury at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival. He has also authored several books.
Kōhei Oguri Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kōhei Oguri reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kōhei Oguri's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 0% of Kōhei Oguri's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains What's a Director?, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kōhei Oguri Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kōhei Oguri's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kōhei Oguri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Japanese Cinema: New Territories | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | What's a Director? | - | Flop | Similar → |
Kōhei Oguri - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kōhei Oguri?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kōhei Oguri is "What's a Director?" with a rating of 0.0/10.
How many movies has Kōhei Oguri acted in?
Kōhei Oguri has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.