Nobuhiko Obayashi
Jan 09, 1938 - Apr 10, 2020 (82 years old) in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
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
Labyrinth of Cinema
The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
House
Husband (uncredited)
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Tennis Referee
Making of 'Dreams'
Self
The Stupid Teacher
The Director John
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Film Director
Extro
Self
Credits
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Self★ NR -
Labyrinth of Cinema 2020The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John★ 6.8 -
Self★ NR -
Extro 2019Self★ 7.7 -
Self★ NR -
Constructing a House 2010Self★ 7 -
What's a Director? 2006★ NR -
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The Stupid Teacher 2000The Director John★ NR -
Kane nara kaesen! 1994★ NR -
Russian Lullabies 1993Self★ NR -
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Making of 'Dreams' 1990Self★ 8 -
Zokubutsu zukan 1982★ NR -
Cute Devil 1982★ 7 -
Meeting Host★ 3 -
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MOMENT 1981★ 10 -
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Film Director★ 6.4 -
Tennis Referee★ 5.5 -
House 1977Husband (uncredited)★ 7.3 -
Himself★ NR -
Confession 1968★ 6.4 -
★ 5.6