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
Constructing a House
Self
House
Husband (uncredited)
Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
Self
Labyrinth of Cinema
The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Tennis Referee
Extro
Self
Making of 'Dreams'
Self
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
Self
Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl
Narration
What's a Director?
The Stupid Teacher
The Director John
Zokubutsu zukan
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Film Director
Completely... With That Air!
Confession
Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
Himself
MOMENT
Inside the Storm of Love
Russian Lullabies
Self
New Caledonia 28 Days
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
I Can't Pay Back
Notes from the Labyrinth
Self