Quick Facts
Born:
1938-01-09
Birthplace:
Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Credits:
28 Total Roles
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Directing
The MovieWise Take
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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.
Known For
House
Husband (uncredited)
Labyrinth of Cinema
The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
The Girl in the Picture
Self
Confession
Self
The Unspoiled Diamond
Meeting Host
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Film Director
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Tennis Referee
Extro
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Notes from the Labyrinth MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Labyrinth of Cinema MOVIE | The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John |
| 2019 | Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Extro MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl MOVIE | Narration |
| 2010 | Constructing a House MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | What's a Director? MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta" MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message MOVIE | Self |