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Nobuhiko Obayashi

Japanese film director (1938-2020) · Japan · On the map · Directors · Died at 82

Nobuhiko Obayashi was a Japanese director, screenwriter, and editor of films and television advertisements. He began his filmmaking career as a pioneer of Japanese experimental films before transitioning to directing more mainstream media, and his resulting filmography as a director spanned almost 60 years.

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2020Died10 April 20202019Takasaki Film FestivalAward2018Mainichi art awardAward2009The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with RosetteAward2004Medal with Purple RibbonAward1998Berlin International Film FestivalAward1993Japan Academy Prize for Best Film EditingAward1992Japan Academy Prize for Director of the YearAward1978Blue Ribbon Awards for Best NewcomerAward1938Born9 January 1938

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Takasaki Film Festival2019
Mainichi art award2018
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette2009
Medal with Purple Ribbon2004
Berlin International Film Festival1998
Japan Academy Prize for Best Film Editing1993
Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year1992
Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer1978

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He is best known as the director of the 1977 comedy horror film House, which has garnered a cult following. He was notable for his distinct surreal filmmaking style, as well as the anti-war themes commonly embedded in his films.

Country
Japan
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2020 · aged 82

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