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Nobuhiko Obayashi

Directing Born Jan 9, 1938 Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan 24 credits

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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Known for

Film

The Unspoiled Diamond

as Meeting Host
Film

House

as Husband (uncredited)

Full filmography

  • The Unspoiled Diamond (1982) as Meeting Host
  • House (1977) as Husband (uncredited)
  • Labyrinth of Cinema (2020) as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
  • Making of 'Dreams' (1990) as Self
  • Zokubutsu zukan (1982)
  • Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye (1977) as Tennis Referee
  • Golden Partners (1979) as Self
  • The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) as Film Director
  • Pink Lady's Motion Picture (1978) as Saloon piano player
  • Extro (2019) as Self
  • The Stupid Teacher (2000) as The Director John
  • I Can't Pay Back (1994)
  • Russian Lullabies (1993) as Self
  • What's a Director? (2006)
  • Completely... With That Air! (1981)
  • Confession (1968)
  • New Caledonia 28 Days (1985)
  • Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger! (1990)
  • MOMENT (1981)
  • Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films (2019) as Self
  • Constructing a House (2010) as Self
  • The Girl in the Picture (1958)
  • Inside the Storm of Love (1978)
  • Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise (2019) as Self