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Nobuhiko Obayashi
Directing

Nobuhiko Obayashi

Known for exceptional directing in global cinema.

Profession

Directing

Birthday

9 Jan 1938

Age

88 Years

Born In

Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Total Projects

30

Years Active

63 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.9 ★

Overview

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...

Filmography

Notes from the Labyrinth

movie

Notes from the Labyrinth

2021

Notes from the Labyrinth

as Self

Labyrinth of Cinema

movie

Labyrinth of Cinema

2020

Labyrinth of Cinema

as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John

Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films

movie

Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films

2019

Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films

as Self

Extro

movie

Extro

2019

Extro

as Self

Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise

movie

Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise

2019

Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise

as Self

Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl

movie

Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl

2011

Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl

as Narration

Constructing a House

movie

Constructing a House

2010

Constructing a House

as Self

What's a Director?

movie

What's a Director?

2006

What's a Director?

From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"

movie

From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"

2001

From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"

Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message

movie

Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message

2001

Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message

The Stupid Teacher

movie

The Stupid Teacher

2000

The Stupid Teacher

as The Director John

I Can't Pay Back

movie

I Can't Pay Back

1994

I Can't Pay Back

Russian Lullabies

movie

Russian Lullabies

1993

Russian Lullabies

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!

1990

Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!

Making of 'Dreams'

movie

Making of 'Dreams'

1990

Making of 'Dreams'

as Self

New Caledonia 28 Days

movie

New Caledonia 28 Days

1985

New Caledonia 28 Days

Zokubutsu zukan

movie

Zokubutsu zukan

1982

Zokubutsu zukan

The Unspoiled Diamond

movie

The Unspoiled Diamond

1982

The Unspoiled Diamond

as Meeting Host

Completely... With That Air!

movie

Completely... With That Air!

1981

Completely... With That Air!

MOMENT

movie

MOMENT

1981

MOMENT

Making of  いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情

movie

Making of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情

1980

Making of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

movie

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

as Film Director

Golden Partners

movie

Golden Partners

1979

Golden Partners

as Self

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

movie

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

1978

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

as Saloon piano player

Inside the Storm of Love

movie

Inside the Storm of Love

1978

Inside the Storm of Love

Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye

movie

Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye

1977

Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye

as Tennis Referee

House

movie

House

1977

House

as Husband (uncredited)

Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker

movie

Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker

1968

Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker

as Himself

Confession

movie

Confession

1968

Confession

The Girl in the Picture

movie

The Girl in the Picture

1958

The Girl in the Picture

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