Nobuhiko Obayashi
Known For
Directing
Born
1938-01-09 in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Died
2020-04-10
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.
Most Known For
House
as Husband (uncredited)
The Unspoiled Diamond
as Meeting Host
Labyrinth of Cinema
as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
as Tennis Referee
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as Film Director
Zokubutsu zukan
Extro
as Self
The Stupid Teacher
as The Director John
Making of 'Dreams'
as Self
What's a Director?
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
as Self
Inside the Storm of Love
MOMENT
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
Completely... With That Air!
Russian Lullabies
as Self
Confession
New Caledonia 28 Days
I Can't Pay Back
Constructing a House
as Self