Directing
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Also Known As: Nobuhiko Ôbayashi, Nobuhiko Ohbayashi, 學草太郎
Birth Date
January 9, 1938
Death Date
April 10, 2020
(passed away at 82)
Place of Birth
Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
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Biography
Nobuhiko Obayashi (January 9, 1938 – April 10, 2020) was a Japanese director, screenwriter and editor of films and television advertisements who is well known for his surreal visual style. He began his career as a pioneering figure in Japanese experimental film during the 1960s before transitioning to directing more mainstream works such as television and feature films. Though he remains mostly unknown outside of Japan, he has made a prolific number of films in his 50 years of working with the medium.
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House
Husband (uncredited)
1977
The Unspoiled Diamond
Meeting Host
1982
Labyrinth of Cinema
The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
2020
Making of 'Dreams'
Self
1990
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Film Director
1979
Completely... With That Air!
1981
Golden Partners
Self
1979
Russian Lullabies
Self
1993
What's a Director?
2006
The Stupid Teacher
The Director John
2000
MOMENT
1981
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Tennis Referee
1977
Pink Lady's Motion Picture
Saloon piano player
1978
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
Self
2019
Extro
Self
2019
Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
2001
Constructing a House
Self
2010
Notes from the Labyrinth
Self
2021
Zokubutsu zukan
1982
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
1990