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Nobuhiko Obayashi

Nobuhiko Obayashi

DirectingBorn January 9, 1938 (82 years old at death)· Died April 10, 2020

Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

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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.

Also known as: Nobuhiko Ôbayashi, Nobuhiko Ohbayashi, 學草太郎, Sotaro Manabu
Popularity: 1
Total credits: 111

Known For

The Unspoiled Diamond
Movie
★4.3

The Unspoiled Diamond

as Meeting Host

House
Movie
★7.3

House

as Husband (uncredited)

Movies (30)

Notes from the Labyrinth

Notes from the Labyrinth

as Self

2021

Labyrinth of Cinema

Labyrinth of Cinema

as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John

2020

Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films

Behind the Camera

House

House

Director

His Motorbike, Her Island

His Motorbike, Her Island

Director

I Are You, You Am Me

I Are You, You Am Me

Photos

Labyrinth of Cinema
Movie
★6.8

Labyrinth of Cinema

as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Movie
★6.3

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

as Film Director

Pink Lady's Motion Picture
Movie
★6.8

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

as Saloon piano player

Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Movie
★6.2

Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye

as Tennis Referee

The Stupid Teacher
Movie
★8.0

The Stupid Teacher

as The Director John

Golden Partners
Movie
★7.0

Golden Partners

as Self

No image
Movie
★0.0

Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!

What's a Director?
Movie
★0.0

What's a Director?

MOMENT
Movie
★10.0

MOMENT

Zokubutsu zukan
Movie
★0.0

Zokubutsu zukan

The Unspoiled Diamond
Movie
★4.3

The Unspoiled Diamond

as Meeting Host

1982

House
Movie
★7.3

House

as Husband (uncredited)

1977

Labyrinth of Cinema
Movie
★6.8

Labyrinth of Cinema

as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John

2020

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Movie
★6.3

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

as Film Director

1979

Pink Lady's Motion Picture
Movie
★6.8

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

as Saloon piano player

1978

Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Movie
★6.2

Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye

as Tennis Referee

1977

The Stupid Teacher
Movie
★8.0

The Stupid Teacher

as The Director John

2000

Golden Partners
Movie
★7.0

Golden Partners

as Self

1979

No image
Movie
★0.0

Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!

1990

What's a Director?
Movie
★0.0

What's a Director?

2006

MOMENT
Movie
★10.0

MOMENT

1981

Zokubutsu zukan
Movie
★0.0

Zokubutsu zukan

1982

Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films

as Self

2019

Extro

Extro

as Self

2019

Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise

Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise

as Self

2019

Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl

Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl

as Narration

2011

Constructing a House

Constructing a House

as Self

2010

What's a Director?

What's a Director?

2006

From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"

From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"

2001

Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message

Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message

2001

The Stupid Teacher

The Stupid Teacher

as The Director John

2000

I Can't Pay Back

I Can't Pay Back

1994

Russian Lullabies

Russian Lullabies

as Self

1993

No image

Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!

1990

Making of 'Dreams'

Making of 'Dreams'

as Self

1990

New Caledonia 28 Days

New Caledonia 28 Days

1985

Zokubutsu zukan

Zokubutsu zukan

1982

The Unspoiled Diamond

The Unspoiled Diamond

as Meeting Host

1982

Completely... With That Air!

Completely... With That Air!

1981

MOMENT

MOMENT

1981

Making of  いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情

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

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

as Film Director

1979

Golden Partners

Golden Partners

as Self

1979

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

as Saloon piano player

1978

Notes from the Labyrinth

Notes from the Labyrinth

as Self

2021

Labyrinth of Cinema

Labyrinth of Cinema

as The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John

2020

Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films

Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films

as Self

2019

Extro

Extro

as Self

2019

Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise

Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise

as Self

2019

Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl

Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl

as Narration

2011

Constructing a House

Constructing a House

as Self

2010

What's a Director?

What's a Director?

2006

From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"

From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"

2001

Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message

Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message

2001

The Stupid Teacher

The Stupid Teacher

as The Director John

2000

I Can't Pay Back

I Can't Pay Back

1994

Russian Lullabies

Russian Lullabies

as Self

1993

No image

Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!

1990

Making of 'Dreams'

Making of 'Dreams'

as Self

1990

New Caledonia 28 Days

New Caledonia 28 Days

1985

Zokubutsu zukan

Zokubutsu zukan

1982

The Unspoiled Diamond

The Unspoiled Diamond

as Meeting Host

1982

Completely... With That Air!

Completely... With That Air!

1981

MOMENT

MOMENT

1981

Making of  いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情

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

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

as Film Director

1979

Golden Partners

Golden Partners

as Self

1979

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

Pink Lady's Motion Picture

as Saloon piano player

1978

Director

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Director

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

Director

Labyrinth of Cinema

Labyrinth of Cinema

Producer

Sada

Sada

Director

Switching – Goodbye Me

Switching – Goodbye Me

Director

Samurai Kids

Samurai Kids

Director

The Drifting Classroom

The Drifting Classroom

Director

Casting Blossoms to the Sky

Casting Blossoms to the Sky

Director

Kenya Boy

Kenya Boy

Director

House

House

Director

His Motorbike, Her Island

His Motorbike, Her Island

Director

I Are You, You Am Me

I Are You, You Am Me

Director

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Director

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

Director

Labyrinth of Cinema

Labyrinth of Cinema

Producer

Sada

Sada

Director

Switching – Goodbye Me

Switching – Goodbye Me

Director

Samurai Kids

Samurai Kids

Director

The Drifting Classroom

The Drifting Classroom

Director

Casting Blossoms to the Sky

Casting Blossoms to the Sky

Director

Kenya Boy

Kenya Boy

Director