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.

Known For

Labyrinth of Cinema 2020 ★ 6.8
Kalina's Apple: Forest of Chernobyl 2011
What's a Director? 2006
Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message 2001
From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta" 2001
The Stupid Teacher 2000 ★ 8.0
I Can't Pay Back 1994
New Caledonia 28 Days 1985
The Unspoiled Diamond 1982 ★ 4.3
Zokubutsu zukan 1982
Completely... With That Air! 1981 ★ 7.0
MOMENT 1981 ★ 10.0
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 ★ 6.3
Inside the Storm of Love 1978
Pink Lady's Motion Picture 1978 ★ 6.8
House 1977 ★ 7.3
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye 1977 ★ 6.2
Confession 1968 ★ 6.4
The Girl in the Picture 1958 ★ 5.6