Nobuhiko Obayashi
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
The Unspoiled Diamond
Meeting Host
House
Husband (uncredited)
Labyrinth of Cinema
The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Film Director
The Stupid Teacher
The Director John
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Tennis Referee
Making of 'Dreams'
Self
What's a Director?
Extro
Self
Zokubutsu zukan
Completely... With That Air!
Cute Devil
Constructing a House
Self
MOMENT
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
I Can't Pay Back
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
Self
Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
Self
Confession
Making of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情
The Girl in the Picture
From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
Russian Lullabies
Self
Notes from the Labyrinth
Self
Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
Himself