Nobuhiko Obayashi
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 (30 titles)
MovieNotes from the Labyrinth
Self · 2021
6.8MovieLabyrinth of Cinema
The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John · 2020
MovieSeijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
Self · 2019
7.7MovieExtro
Self · 2019
MovieFilm Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
Self · 2019
MovieKalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl
Narration · 2011
7.0MovieConstructing a House
Self · 2010
MovieWhat's a Director?
2006
MovieFrom the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
2001
MovieObayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
2001
8.0MovieThe Stupid Teacher
The Director John · 2000
MovieI Can't Pay Back
1994
MovieRussian Lullabies
Self · 1993
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
1990
8.0MovieMaking of 'Dreams'
Self · 1990
MovieNew Caledonia 28 Days
1985
MovieZokubutsu zukan
1982
4.3MovieThe Unspoiled Diamond
Meeting Host · 1982
7.0MovieCompletely... With That Air!
1981
10.0MovieMOMENT
1981
MovieMaking of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情
1980
6.3MovieThe Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Film Director · 1979
7.0MovieGolden Partners
Self · 1979
6.8MoviePink Lady's Motion Picture
Saloon piano player · 1978
MovieInside the Storm of Love
1978
6.2MovieBlack Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Tennis Referee · 1977
7.3MovieHouse
Husband (uncredited) · 1977
MovieForeign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
Himself · 1968
6.4MovieConfession
1968
5.6MovieThe Girl in the Picture
1958