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Nobuhiko Obayashi

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Born

January 9, 1938

Died

April 10, 2020 (age 82)

Place of Birth

Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Also Known As

Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Nobuhiko Ohbayashi

學草太郎

Sotaro Manabu

Nobuhiko Obayashi

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.

Filmography

2021FilmNotes from the Labyrinthas Self 2020FilmLabyrinth of Cinemaas The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John 2019FilmSeijo Story: 60 Years of Making Filmsas Self 2019FilmExtroas Self 2019FilmFilm Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promiseas Self 2011FilmKalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobylas Narration 2010FilmConstructing a Houseas Self 2006FilmWhat's a Director?2001FilmFrom the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"2001FilmObayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message 2000FilmThe Stupid Teacheras The Director John 1994FilmI Can't Pay Back 1993FilmRussian Lullabiesas Self 1990FilmVirgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!1990FilmMaking of 'Dreams'as Self 1985FilmNew Caledonia 28 Days 1982FilmZokubutsu zukan 1982FilmThe Unspoiled Diamondas Meeting Host 1981FilmCompletely... With That Air!1981FilmMOMENT 1980FilmMaking of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情 1979FilmThe Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichias Film Director 1978FilmInside the Storm of Love 1977FilmBlack Jack: The Visitor in the Eyeas Tennis Referee 1977FilmHouseas Husband (uncredited)1968FilmForeign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmakeras Himself 1968FilmConfession 1958FilmThe Girl in the Picture