Nobuhiko Obayashi
Directing
Born: 1938-01-09 in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
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.
Known For
The Unspoiled Diamond
Meeting Host
House
Husband (uncredited)
Golden Partners
Self
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Film Director
Labyrinth of Cinema
The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
Inside the Storm of Love
The Stupid Teacher
The Director John
What's a Director?
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Tennis Referee
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
Zokubutsu zukan
Extro
Self
Making of 'Dreams'
Self
Making of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情
Russian Lullabies
Self
Pink Lady's Motion Picture
Saloon piano player
MOMENT
Completely... With That Air!
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
Self
The Girl in the Picture
I Can't Pay Back
New Caledonia 28 Days
From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
Notes from the Labyrinth
Self
Constructing a House
Self
Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
Himself
Confession
Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
Self
Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl
Narration