Masao Tochizawa Hochi Film Award (1983) Best Supporting Actress Mitsuko Baisho Mainichi Film Concours (1984) Best Actor (Ken Ogata) Best Sound Recording: Kenichi Benitani Anecdote In early 2000s, the movie had a chance to be released in China, on condition that the sex scenes were censored. The director Imamura consulted some Chinese directors. They replied that the sex scenes were necessary contrast to the scenes of death. Imamura decided to turn down the proposal. Home media The Ballad of Narayama was released on DVD by Umbrella Entertainment in May 2010. The DVD is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as the theatrical trailer. References Bibliography External links Japanese comedy-drama films Films directed by Shohei Imamura 1983 films 1983 comedy-drama films Remakes of Japanese films Palme d'Or winners 1980s Japanese-language films Films set in the 19th century Films set in Japan Toei Company films Picture of the Year Japan Academy Prize winners Films based on Japanese novels Films about death 1983 comedy films 1983 drama films 1980s Japanese films