Nobuhiko Obayashi
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.
Filmography
Notes from the Labyrinth
2021
as Self
Labyrinth of Cinema
2020
as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
2019
as Self
Extro
2019
as Self
Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
2019
as Self
Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl
2011
as Narration
Constructing a House
2010
as Self
What's a Director?
2006
From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
2001
Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
2001
The Stupid Teacher
2000
as The Director John
I Can't Pay Back
1994
Russian Lullabies
1993
as Self
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
1990
Making of 'Dreams'
1990
as Self
New Caledonia 28 Days
1985
Zokubutsu zukan
1982
The Unspoiled Diamond
1982
as Meeting Host
Completely... With That Air!
1981
MOMENT
1981
Making of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情
1980
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
as Film Director
Golden Partners
1979
as Self
Pink Lady's Motion Picture
1978
as Saloon piano player