Nobuhiko Obayashi
Known for Directing
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.
Filmography
House
1977
as Husband (uncredited)
The Unspoiled Diamond
1982
as Meeting Host
Labyrinth of Cinema
2020
as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
1977
as Tennis Referee
The Stupid Teacher
2000
as The Director John
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
as Film Director
Zokubutsu zukan
1982
What's a Director?
2006
I Can't Pay Back
1994
Confession
1968
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
1990
Making of 'Dreams'
1990
as Self
Extro
2019
as Self
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
2019
as Self
The Girl in the Picture
1958
MOMENT
1981
Completely... With That Air!
1981
Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl
2011
as Narration
From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
2001
Notes from the Labyrinth
2021
as Self