Directing · Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan · Born January 9, 1938
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.
MovieNotes from the Labyrinth
2021
as Self
MovieLabyrinth of Cinema
2020
as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
MovieSeijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
2019
as Self
MovieExtro
2019
as Self
MovieFilm Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
2019
as Self
MovieKalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl
2011
as Narration
MovieConstructing a House
2010
as Self
MovieWhat's a Director?
2006
MovieFrom the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
2001
MovieObayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
2001
MovieThe Stupid Teacher
2000
as The Director John
MovieI Can't Pay Back
1994
MovieRussian Lullabies
1993
as Self
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
1990
MovieMaking of 'Dreams'
1990
as Self
MovieNew Caledonia 28 Days
1985
MovieZokubutsu zukan
1982
MovieThe Unspoiled Diamond
1982
as Meeting Host
MovieCompletely... With That Air!
1981
MovieMOMENT
1981
MovieMaking of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情
1980
MovieThe Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
as Film Director
MovieGolden Partners
1979
as Self
MoviePink Lady's Motion Picture
1978
as Saloon piano player
MovieInside the Storm of Love
1978
MovieBlack Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
1977
as Tennis Referee
MovieHouse
1977
as Husband (uncredited)
MovieForeign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
1968
as Himself
MovieConfession
1968
MovieThe Girl in the Picture
1958
